Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Behavioral Health Float Pool Position Available In Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut

Job Description:

Location:

Avera Behavioral Health Center-Sioux Falls WorkerType:

Regular Work Shift:

Rotatingdays/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays (United States of America)

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actualpay rate dependent upon experience. $24.00 – $33.25 PositionHighlights Position Highlights This position floats to all ofBehavioral Health Inpatient units, The Link, BHS Urgent Care, andBehavioral Health Adolescent Addiction Unit You will enjoy thisBehavioral Health setting if you are Nurse that: Enjoys patientfocused care with a team that is dedicated to quality patientoutcomes Is dynamic and flexible Wants to impact lives every day byworking with behavioral health conditions Appreciates an active,challenging care environment that requires critical thinking.

Values autonomous professional nursing practice. Possessesmotivation to help create and deliver high-quality patient care inan energizing team environment

Position Highlights:

Opportunity toexperience a variety of inpatient settings Work with staff frommany areas Average 1 LPN for 7-8 patient ratio 100% self-schedule

Student Loan Repayment:

This LPN position is eligible for Avera’sStudent Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loansand save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000)from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster. VariedShifts; 72hrs/2wks Every 3rd weekend and every 3rd holiday rotationYou Belong at Avera Be part of a multidisciplinary team built withcompassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and ourpatients. Work where you matter. A Brief Overview The LPN practicesunder the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practiceregistered nurse, licensed physician, or other health careprovider. The LPN organizes and directs those aspects of care forwhich he/she is accountable; communicating and coordinating carewith well-defined nursing diagnoses, including all health teammembers. What you will do Collects data and conducts a focusednursing assessment of the health status of a patient. Participateswith other health care providers in the development andmodification of the patient-centered health care plan. Implementsnursing interventions within a patient-centered health care plan.

Assists in the evaluation of responses to interventions. Providesfor the maintenance of safe and effective nursing care rendereddirectly or indirectly. Advocates for the best interest of thepatient. Communicates and collaborates with patients and members ofthe health care team. Assists with health counseling and teaching.

Delegates and assigns nursing interventions to implement the planof care. Essential Qualifications The individual must be able towork the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, anindividual must be able to perform each essential job functionsatisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to performposition duties and the ability to communicate effectively withothers, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.

These requirements and those listed above are representative of theknowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essentialjob functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential jobfunctions, as long as the accommodations do not cause unduehardship to the employer.

Required Education,License/Certification, or Work Experience:

Licensed Practical Nurse(LPN) – Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practiceUpon Hire Expectations and Standards Commitment to the dailyapplication of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and socialprinciples to serve patients, their families, and our community.

Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.

Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude,Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm andsincerity. Maintain confidentiality. Work effectively in a teamenvironment, coordinating work flow with other team members andensuring a productive and efficient environment. Comply with safetyprinciples, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, butnot limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA ifapplicable. Benefits You Need & Then Some Avera is proud to offer awide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-timeemployees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced,healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today andinto the future. PTO available day 1 for eligible hires. Freehealth insurance options, for full-time single coverage on AveraHigh Deductible Health Plan Up to 5% employer matching contributionfor retirement Career development guided by hands-on training andmentorship Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualifiedapplicants will receive consideration for employment without regardto race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, VeteranStatus, or other categories protected by law. If you are anindividual with a disability and would like to request anaccommodation for help with your online application, please call1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org .