Avera Health·Creighton, Nebraska
The LPN provides direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician, including conducting assessments and implementing nursing interventions. They also coordinate care with the multidisciplinary team and advocate for the best interests of the patients.
Work Shift: Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends (United States of America)
The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
$18.00 - $33.75
Hours: Rotating shifts, 7pm-7am & 7am-7pm; 72hrs/2wks, Every 3rd weekend/holiday rotation
$18.00 - $20.75 - $23.50
$24.50 - 29.13 -33.75
**LPN may be eligible for $15,000 sign on bonus!
You Belong at Avera
Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
The LPN practices under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice registered nurse, licensed physician, or other health care provider. The LPN organizes and directs those aspects of care for which he/she is accountable; communicating and coordinating care with well-defined nursing diagnoses, including all health team members.
What you will do
Collects data and conducts a focused nursing assessment of the health status of a patient.
Participates with other health care providers in the development and modification of the patient-centered health care plan.
Implements nursing interventions within a patient-centered health care plan.
Assists in the evaluation of responses to interventions.
Provides for the maintenance of safe and effective nursing care rendered directly or indirectly.
Advocates for the best interest of the patient.
Communicates and collaborates with patients and members of the health care team.
Assists with health counseling and teaching.
Delegates and assigns nursing interventions to implement the plan of care.
The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire
Benefits: You Need & Then Some
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 other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org [talent@avera.org].
Candidates must hold an active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of practice. The role requires the ability to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays, and possess effective communication and clinical skills.
Market context
In Nebraska, nursing support roles like medication aides and technicians are often driven by ongoing staffing needs in long-term care, assisted living, and similar settings. These jobs can be competitive because employers usually want a high school diploma plus current state-approved medication aide or technician certification, with insulin and CPR/BLS credentials preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your certifications are current before applying.
