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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 279 posted nursing roles in Sioux Falls, South Dakota rates. This role sits in the 36th percentile.
About the role
Pay for this role is about 12% below the Sioux Falls, South Dakota median for nursing roles.
The Licensed Practical Nurse will provide direct patient care across various behavioral health units by conducting assessments and implementing nursing interventions. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality patient outcomes and effective care coordination.
Range: The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $24.50 - $33.75 Position Highlights **This position floats to all of Behavioral Health Inpatient units, The Link, BHS Urgent Care, and Behavioral Health Adolescent Addiction Unit*
You will enjoy this
Behavioral
Health setting if you are
Nurse that: Enjoys patient focused care with a team that is dedicated to quality patient outcomes Is dynamic and flexible Wants to impact lives every day by working with behavioral health conditions Appreciates an active, challenging care environment that requires critical thinking. Values autonomous professional nursing practice. Possesses motivation to help create and deliver high-quality patient care in an energizing team environment
Position
Highlights: Opportunity to experience a variety of inpatient settings Work with staff from many areas Average 1 LPN for 7-8 patient ratio 100% self-schedule
Student
Loan
Repayment: This LPN position is 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. Varied Shifts; 72hrs/2wks Every 3rd weekend and every 3rd holiday rotation
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.
A Brief Overview
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.
Requirements
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 days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
professional certificate
Documentation
Delegation
Critical thinking
Team collaboration
Safety compliance
Patient advocacy
Patient assessment
Nursing care
Behavioral health
Health counseling
Posting details
Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$25 - $34/hr
Location
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Posted
Aug 6, 2026
Application
Employer website
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.
Essential Qualifications
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.
Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire
Expectations and Standards
Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
Maintain confidentiality.
Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.
Benefits
You Need & Then Some Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future. PTO available day 1 for eligible hires. Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship 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.
Market context
Nursing support roles in South Dakota
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.
