What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Acute Care Nursing Services - Pine Ridge, SD position at Prime Physicians?
Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Acute Care Nursing Services
No of Positions or Candidates Required: Up to 10 Providers
Specialty: Acute Care / Medical-Surgical Nursing Support
Place of Performance: Pine Ridge Service Unit (PRSU), Pine Ridge IHS Hospital, 607 Indian Health Road, Pine Ridge, SD 57770
Start Date: July 2026
Shift Schedule:
- Day Shift: 0700 1930
- Night Shift: 1900 0730
- 8-hour, 10-hour, and 12-hour shifts as needed
- Weekends and Holidays required
- Shift rotation required based on staffing and patient load
How Many Shifts Needed Per Month:
- Equivalent to 84 hours every two weeks
- Seven (7) 12-hour shifts within a two-week period
License:
- Current, unrestricted LPN license from any U.S. State, Territory, or District of Columbia
- Must have passed NCLEX-PN
Certifications:
- BLS (AHA)
- ACLS (AHA)
- PALS (AHA)
Experience Needed:
- Minimum 2 years of Acute Care / Medical-Surgical Nursing experience preferred
Special Skills Needed:
- Experience supporting acute care and inpatient units
- Medication administration skills
- Patient observation and monitoring
- Wound care and basic nursing procedures
- Experience with EHR/RPMS documentation systems
- Ability to assist during emergency situations
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work with Native American patient populations
Credentialing / Onboarding Time: 6 weeks to 8 weeks
Responsibilities:
- Provide direct patient care support under nursing scope of practice
- Assist with patient assessments and daily care activities
- Administer medications and treatments as assigned
- Monitor patient conditions and report changes appropriately
- Maintain nursing documentation within EHR/RPMS systems
- Assist with patient education and discharge instructions
- Support infection control and patient safety initiatives
- Assist during emergencies and resuscitation efforts
- Participate in mandatory trainings and quality improvement activities
Prime Physicians is a physician-led, The Joint Commission (TJC) Accredited, ISO 9001 certified and CMMI Level 3 appraised organization. Our commitment extends beyond traditional consulting and management services, offering comprehensive solutions to hospitals, health systems, and federal government agencies. At the heart of our operations is the ultimate goal to deliver high-quality patient care. Driven by a mission to catalyze healthcare transformation and innovation, we offer an array of services designed to redefine the healthcare landscape. From program and project management to strategic planning, we enhance operational efficiency and streamline business processes. With Prime Physicians, the future of patient care is in skilled and dedicated hands, leading the way towards a more efficient, effective, and compassionate healthcare system.