Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Med Surg Unit at Avera St Mary's Hospital summary: A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Avera is responsible for providing high-quality nursing care in a patient-focused environment while working under the supervision of Registered Nurses. The position offers competitive pay, extensive benefits including a sign-on bonus, and ample opportunities for career growth. Employees enjoy a positive work culture where teamwork and compassionate patient care are prioritized. Join the LPN Nursing team at Avera Love Where You Work: Work at Avera where current employees rate their satisfaction at 94%. Join a team where the career opportunities are endless. Culture: Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. You Belong at Avera: Competitive pay, front-loaded PTO, free health insurance, and options for: Student Loan Repayment Program, sign-on bonuses, various shifts and career growth opportunities. Avera is currently seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) looking to deliver the best possible nursing care in Avera’s patient-focused settings. $7,500 sign-on bonus Position Highlights: May be eligible for $7,500 sign-on bonus, which is paid over 24 months Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1 Options for Free Health Insurance Positive Work Environment: Be part of an organization where we practice the mission in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care. We consider our team like a family, not just co-workers. Career Growth opportunities with the largest employer in South Dakota. Learn more about the Avera St. Mary’s and Pierre community here Avera St. Mary’s Named Top 20 Rural Community Hospitals Job Summary The LPN is accountable for the Standards of Care that require all nurses to practice at a competent level of nursing care and demonstrate a competent and professional level of behavior in his/her role as an LPN. He/she assumes responsibility and accountability for his/her individual actions and outcomes of patient care delivered on his/her shift. A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) practices under the supervision of a RN, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, or Licensed Physician. Education and/or Experience Graduate from a CCNE or NLN accredited nursing program is strongly preferred. Graduate from an approved nursing program is acceptable. Technical Degree is preferred. 6 months to 1 year of experience is preferred. Licensure/Certification/Registration Licensed as a LPN in the State of South Dakota and/or meeting the requirements of Multi-state licensure required. Basic Life Support (BLS) is required upon hire and must be maintained. Work Schedule Varied shifts; 72 hours 2 weeks 7:00 am - 7:30 pm and 7:00 pm - 7:30 am Every other weekend Every other holiday Occasional call time Pay The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $25.25 - $36.50 per hour What Makes Avera Special? Keywords: Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN, patient care, medical nursing, healthcare, nursing opportunities, Avera, sign-on bonus, career growth, health insurance