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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) III looking to deliver the best possible nursing care in Avera’s patient-focused settings.

Position Highlights:

• 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.

• If this is your passion, we would love to have you consider joining our team driven to provide quality care services with a compassionate Christian culture.

• Avera St. Mary's Named Top 20 Rural Community Hospital (https://www.avera.org/news-media/news/2018/top-20-rural-hospital/)

• Learn more about the Avera St. Mary’s and Pierre community!

• Avera Named One Of The Top 15 Health Systems In The Nation (https://www.avera.org/news-media/news/2021/15-top-100-top/)

• Opportunity to develop long-term relationships with patients.

Job Summary

• The Registered Nurse (RN) is a licensed professional responsible for the delivery of patient care.

• The nurse is guided by professional nursing standards.

• The RN may direct activities of other nursing department personnel.

• All nursing care functions/responsibilities are based on the ANA standards.

• Staff is required to maintain a level of physical/mental health needed to perform their duties effectively.

• Adheres to the Nursing Code of Ethics and St. Mary’s Healthcare Center’s Mission and Service Excellence Standards.

Education and/or Experience

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with current licensure in the State of South Dakota.

• Participates in educational opportunities and updates/maintains current professional clinical competency related to areas of responsibilities.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) is required for all patient care staff.

• ACLS is required by 1 year of employment in E.R.

• Trauma Nurse Core Course is required within 1 year in E.R.

• PALS is required by one year of employment in E.R.

• Attends all mandatory hospital and departmental meetings and in-services.

• Certification in Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) within one year of employment.

• Certification requirements to be maintained while working in the department.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Current licensure with the State of SD as a Registered Nurse or multi-state licensure.

Work Schedule

• Day/Night Shift rotating, e/o wknd/hol, occas call; 24hrs/2wks

Pay

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

• $32.00 - $46.50 per hour

What Makes Avera Special? (http://www.avera.org/careers/what-makes-avera-special/)

The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444.

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Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.