Job Description

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

Position Highlights:

• Student Loan Repayment: This position is 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.
• Career Growth: You have the opportunity to go beyond licensure and employment requirements and become nationally certified.
• May be eligible for a $6,000 sign on bonus!

Job Summary

• Perform admissions assessment, identify the physical and psychosocial needs of the patient. Develops a written plan using the assessment database.
• Plan and set priorities in the delivery of nursing care.
• Implement treatment and procedures and administer medications in compliance with Nursing/Pharmacy policies and procedures.
• Evaluate patient’s symptoms, reaction and progress. Observe, record, and report them to the physician as appropriate.
• Assess, plan and initiate patient education and discharge planning.
• Acts as a mentor/coach to other nursing personnel. Directs self towards professional growth and development.

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 ICU.
• PALS is recommended but not required for employment in ICU.

• Attends all mandatory hospital and departmental meetings and in-services.
• TNCC required by one year of employment in ICU.
• Certification in Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) within one year of employment. Certification requirements to be maintained while working in the department

Work Schedule

• Hours:
  • Part Time position working 7:00am-7:00pm and 7:00pm-7:00am.
  • Every other weekend/holiday rotation required.

Pay

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

• $32.00 - $46.50per hour

Learn more about the Avera St. Mary’s and Pierre community here: 

Registered Nurse (RN) lll- ICU at Avera St Mary's Hospital summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) III in the ICU at Avera is responsible for delivering high-quality nursing care by assessing patient needs, planning and implementing treatment, and mentoring junior staff. This role offers competitive pay, benefits such as student loan repayment assistance, and opportunities for career growth and certification. Avera is committed to fostering a positive work environment and values employee satisfaction, evidenced by a 94% satisfaction rating among current employees.

Keywords:

Registered Nurse, ICU Nursing, patient care, nursing assessment, medical treatment, career growth, healthcare employment, nurse mentoring, Avera, student loan repayment

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