Magnet Recognized: Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center has received consecutive ANCC Magnet re-designations for meeting rigorous standards for nursing excellence and job satisfaction.

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, free health insurance, and options for: Student Loan Repayment Program, sign-on bonuses, various shifts and career growth opportunities.

Avera is currently seeking Registered Nurses Unit Supervisor looking to deliver the best possible nursing care in Avera’s patient-focused settings.

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: You have the opportunity to go beyond licensure and employment requirements and become nationally certified.

Job Summary

Unit Supervisor is clinical responsible for direct patient care and supervising the care provided by other professional personnel. Assists manager in overall management of the unit and serves as the primary resource for clinical skills and expert knowledge to nursing staff. The Unit Supervisor is a key player in developing and implementing competencies, orientating new staff members, and will work clinical shifts in order to support new staff and to maintain clinical competency. Assists with the multi-disciplinary approach to achieve excellence and continuity of patient care with defined emphasis on formal and informal staff education and patient/family teaching.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, developing, training, and retaining employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Education and/or Experience

• Graduate from a CCNE or NLN accredited nursing program is strongly preferred. Graduate from an approved nursing program is acceptable.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Two to three years of nursing care experience required.
• Previous management experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of South Dakota and/or meeting the requirements of multi-state licensure required.
• Certified in specialty are of nursing practice required within 12 months of hire.

Work Schedule

• Hours: 80 hours per 2 weeks

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

• $35.25 - $53.00 per hour

What Makes Avera Special?