Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN | Behavioral Health Adult C Unit | New Grad

Location:

Avera Behavioral Health Center – Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Worker Type:
Regular.

Work Shift:

Rotating days/evenings/nights, weekends, and holidays.

Pay Range – $24.50 – $33.75 per hour, based on experience.

Adult C Unit is a 26‑bed, structured therapeutic environment for adults who need crisis response, coping skills education, and goal setting to manage anxiety, depression, personality disorders, and suicidal behaviors.

Role Overview – The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice nurse, physician, or other qualified health‑care provider to organize and direct care responsibilities and coordinate with the rest of the health‑care team.

• Collects and documents data, and conducts focused nursing assessments of patient health status.
• Partners with health‑care providers in developing and revising patient‑centered care plans.
• Implements nursing interventions as outlined in the care plan.
• Evaluates patient responses to interventions and adjusts care accordingly.
• Maintains safe and effective nursing care, directly or indirectly.
• Advocates for the best interests of patients.
• Communicates and collaborates with patients and the health‑care team.
• Provides health counseling and teaching.
• Delegates and assigns nursing interventions to support the care plan.

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with an active license in the state of practice.
• Ability to work the specified shift schedule.
• Good visual acuity sufficient for performance of job duties.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds.
• Reasonable accommodations may be provided if they do not cause undue hardship.

• Commitment to Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles.
• Demonstrate compassion, hospitality, stewardship, communication, attitude, responsiveness, and engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Collaborate effectively in a team environment and coordinate workflow with other members.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards including CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA as applicable.

• Personal Time Off available beginning day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching for retirement contributions.
• Career development through hands‑on training and mentorship.
• Student loan repayment assistance (eligible LPNs may receive up to $10,000).
• Comprehensive benefits for full‑time employees.

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.