Join the RN 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, 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 (RN) - Expanded Role looking to deliver the best possible nursing care in Avera's patient-focused settings.
Position Highlights:

• May be eligible for a $100,000 Sign-On Recruitment Package with 6-year commitment!
• Ask about our Relocation Bonus!
• Student Loan Repayment: This RN position may be eligible for Avera's Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.
• 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.

Job Summary

• The Registered Nurse is accountable for providing quality nursing care to our patients and residents within their scope of practice.
• Supervise the staff working with them to coordinate cares with ancillary staff and to communicate effectively with the providers to ensure quality patient/resident care.
• Comprehensive knowledge of general nursing theory and practice, including the basic knowledge related to nursing, such as psychological, physical, social, and medical sciences, and their application, for better understanding of patient/resident care problems.
• Thorough knowledge of principles and methods involved in in-service instruction of nursing and auxiliary personnel, in demonstrating techniques and methods of nursing procedures, and in instruction of patients/residents.
• Familiarity with organization and function of all departments; with all policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Knowledge of literature and new developments in the nursing field.
• Knowledge of application of principles or personnel administration in assigning, supervising, and evaluating activities of staff.

Education and/or Experience

• Associate's Degree is required.
• Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience is required.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of South Dakota and/or meeting the requirements of a multi-state licensure is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required within 2 months from date of hire.
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) is required within 6 months from date of hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is required within 12 month from date of hire.

• Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) is preferred.

Work Schedule

• Varied shifts; 72 hours every 2 weeks
  • Every 3 rd weekend
  • Every 3 rd holiday
  • Occasional call time

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

• $31.00 - $46.50 per hour

What Makes Avera Special?