Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Behavioral Health Unit
Company: Avera Health
Location: Westport
Posted on: January 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Location: Avera St Luke's Hospital Worker Type: Regular Work
Shift: Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays (United
States of America) Pay Range: The pay range for this position is
listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $24.00 -
$33.25 Position Highlights ? Why Behavioral Health? Behavioral
health is one of the most rewarding and impactful specialties in
healthcare. It’s where you build deep connections, develop advanced
communication skills, and become part of a team that supports
healing, dignity, and hope. ? What Makes Our Unit Special? - ??
Brand-new 18-bed unit - ? Collaborative care model – work
side-by-side with doctors, nurses, behavioral health techs,
counselors, and social workers - ??? Opportunitiesfor career
advancement - ? Student-friendly environment – ideal for those
exploring psych nursing or pursuing advanced degrees in mental
health counseling or social work - ? Flexible scheduling with
opportunities for alternative shifts – perfect for students,
parents, or anyone needing work-life balance Registered Nurse - May
be eligible for a $20,000 Sign On Bonus - Pay Range $33.50 - $48.00
- The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate
dependent upon experience. Licensed Practical Nurse
Certification/License - An active license in the state of practice
- May be eligible for a $7,500 Sign On Bonus - Pay Range $24.00 -
33.25 - The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay
rate dependent upon experience. 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. - 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. - Free health insurance options, for full-time single
coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan - 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.
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