Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Long Term Care

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 and options for free health insurance, Student Loan Repayment Program, sign-on bonuses, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.

Avera is currently seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) looking to deliver the best possible nursing care in Avera’s patient-focused settings.

$30,000 sign-on bonus!

Position Highlights:

• May be eligible for $30,000 sign-on bonus with 3 year commitment!
• Compensation: Immediately, Avera starts you with great wages, excellent benefits including health, dental, paid time off, and generous retirement.
• Student Loan Repayment: This position may be eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.
• 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.
• Form meaningful relationships with residents and their families/support systems.  
• Live the Avera mission through your daily work

Job Summary

Provides direct, professional nursing care under the direction of the Registered Nurse, for the long-term care resident according to established standards, policies, procedures, licensure and scope of practice.

Education and/or Experience

• One-year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Graduate from a CCNE or NLN accredited nursing program is strongly preferred. Graduate from an approved nursing program is acceptable.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Current Licensure as a LPN in the State of South Dakota and/or meeting the requirements of Multi-state licensure is required.

Work Schedule

• Day/Night Shifts: 7:00am-7:30pm and 7:00pm-7:30am; 48 hours every 2 weeks
  • Every third weekend
  • Every third holiday

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

• $22.75 - $31.50 per hour

What Makes Avera Special?