**Join the LPN Nursing team at Avera!** **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, including up to **$10,000 Sign-On Bonus** , free health insurance, and options for: Student Loan Repayment Program, sign-on bonuses, various shifts and career growth opportunities. **Avera is currently seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) looking to deliver the best possible nursing care in Avera’s patient-focused settings.** **May be eligible for a sign-on bonus of $10,000!** **_Position Highlights:_** + **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. + **Career Growth** **opportunities with the largest employer in South Dakota.** **Job Summary** + The LPN is responsible for assisting the registered nurse in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. + The LPN is accountable for all patients assigned to him/her according to established policies and procedures of Avera St. Luke’s and the scope of practice for the licensed practical nurse. **Education and/or Experience** + Post high school completion of accredited licensed practical nurse program. + Previous hospital experience, critical care experience preferred. Must possess good communication skills. **Licensure/Certification/Registration** + Current license to practice in the state of South Dakota with expanded role LPN. + Previous nursing experience is desirable, but not required. **Work Schedule** + Monday - Friday; 72 hours 2 weeks + 7:00 am - 7:30 pm, 7:00 pm - 7:30 am + Every 3rd weekend/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? (http://www.avera.org/careers/what-makes-avera-special/) The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444. Additional Notices: For TTY, dial 711 Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.