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Acute Care LPN – IHS Pine Ridge (South Dakota)

Overview

Lux Travel Nurse is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). This is a mission-driven opportunity serving the Oglala Lakota Nation in a rural, high-need healthcare setting.
This contract supports acute care, including inpatient, outpatient, and limited ER coverage, during a period of critical staffing shortages.

LPNs provide supportive care within their scope of practice.

Key Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care to all age groups
Float between inpatient, outpatient, and ER support
Conduct patient assessments, care planning, and documentation
Administer medications and treatments

LPN Responsibilities Include:

Patient support care
Activities of daily living (ADLs)
Monitoring and reporting patient status


Schedule & Work Environment
8-to-10-hour shifts
Coverage includes days, nights, weekends, and holidays
Must be willing to float between units
Must report to work during extreme weather conditions

Qualifications
LPN: Active LPN license with relevant inpatient/acute experience
All Candidates Must Have:

Active BLS
Strong documentation skills
Flexible availability and adaptability



Credentialing Requirements
Federal background check and fingerprinting
OIG screening
Mandatory orientation prior to start


Strong Candidate Profile
Acute care experience
Flexible, team-oriented mindset
Prior rural or IHS experience strongly preferred