Avera Health·Yankton, South Dakota
Responsible for developing and implementing individualized care plans for residents in a long-term care setting. Duties include coordinating staffing, documenting Medicare assessments, and communicating resident information to the healthcare team.
Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)
The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
$24.50 - $48.50
6am-6:30pm; Weekend Warrior - work 5 out 6 weekends (Fri, Sat, and Sun) & 2 out of 3 holidays for a 25% incentive
May be eligible for $30,000 sign on bonus!
RN Requirements: An active RN license in the state of practice
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.
$24.50 - 28.63 -33.75
$32.50- 40.00 - 48.50
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.
Responsible for the organization and coordination of information from a variety of sources to develop and implement an individualized, age appropriate, collaborative plan of care.
What you will do
Coordinates staffing to meet the needs of the residents. Appropriately delegates and provides follow up to ensure completion of assigned responsibilities.
Provides timely, continuous assessment and preparation of residents and families for the next level of care.
Identifies and effectively communicates pertinent resident information to the health care team, residents and families in a clear, concise and timely manner from one level or location of care to another.
Documents Medicare assessments and interventions. Accurately files diagnostic and lab reports in medical record following procedure.
Transcribes physician orders and rounds with the provider noting orders or data entries to complete.
Records and charts with accuracy and detail, clinical data, received from nursing and/or medical staff.
Maintains systems of organization, such as the monthly ADL, behavior sheets and BM board.
Prepares daily Medicare sheets and daily/monthly lab slips, prepares charts for physician rounding.
Schedules annual medical reassessment, dental and pain assessments.
Recommends positive changes and improvements within the department and facility to improve quality of care and service. Supports the living environment for the residents and positive environment for staff.
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
• 1-3 years Related experience.
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].
Market context
In South Dakota, nursing support roles such as CNA and Medication Aide positions are often sought in long-term care and related facility settings, where dependable staffing is important. Competition can center on active certifications, comfort with hands-on care, and experience in similar environments. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, and if you apply, emphasize your certifications and any facility-based experience.
