Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)|Registered Nurse (RN)

About Avera

Avera is a multidisciplinary team built with compassion, dedicated to the mission of "Moving Health Forward" for both patients and the community. At Avera Prince of Peace-Skilled Nursing, we believe that work should matter. We foster an environment where you belong, guided by core values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. We strive to uphold our CARE standards—Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement—with enthusiasm and sincerity.

About the Role

This position serves as a vital link in the skilled nursing care continuum, providing professional nursing care, assessment, and evaluations to residents within the scope of practice. You will be part of a team that prioritizes resident well-being, ensuring care is implemented consistently and appropriately for the age of those served.

In this role, you will perform licensed practical nursing functions under the direction of the Registered Nurse. Your day will involve completing resident assessments, making appropriate interventions, and utilizing the nursing process (assess, plan, implement, evaluate) to prioritize care. You will manage the delivery of resident care, ensuring quality and safety in medication administration and treatment according to physician orders. Additionally, you will participate in care planning, guide staff in meeting resident needs, and communicate changes in resident conditions to physicians using the SBAR tool.

This role is ideal for new graduates or those with less than one year of experience in Long Term Care. You will have the opportunity to seek educational growth, share knowledge with colleagues, and assist in the orientation of new staff.

Shift and Schedule

This is a regular position featuring varied shifts. The schedule includes Monday through Friday rotations covering days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Specific shifts run from 7:00 am to 7:30 pm or 7:00 pm to 7:30 am, with a pattern of every third weekend and holiday. The position requires a commitment of 48 hours every two weeks.

Hiring Process and Application

New graduates are eligible to apply for this position. 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 require an accommodation for the application process, please contact talent@avera.org or call 1-605-504-4444.

Join Our Team

We offer a competitive pay range and may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000. By joining Avera, you gain access to benefits designed to support a balanced, healthy life, including PTO available from day one, retirement matching contributions, and career development through hands-on training and mentorship.