Jobs · South Dakota

Registered Nurse (RN) | Clinic Float

Avera Health · Aberdeen, SD · 6 days ago
On-site$27.75–$41.25/hrPart-time

Position Highlights

  • Student Loan Repayment: Eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program – receive an extra $167 per month (up to $10,000) applied directly to your loan principal.
  • Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 sign-on bonus opportunities available.
  • Positive Work Environment: Mission-driven organization that values teamwork, compassion, and excellence; supportive culture where delivering outstanding care is recognized and celebrated.
  • Career Growth & Advancement: Support for achieving national specialty certifications and continued professional development beyond basic licensure.
  • Meaningful, Hands-On Impact: Work directly with surgical teams to provide high-quality care before, during, and after procedures.

Schedule

  • Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Pay Range

  • $27.75 – $41.25 per hour; actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

About the Role

Responsible for providing professional nursing care to patients and families. Communicates with physicians as well as other healthcare team members to provide excellent patient care.

Responsibilities

  • Performs general nursing care to patients.
  • Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
  • Coordinates the patient care activities for the clinic.
  • Prepares equipment and assists provider during procedures, treatments, examinations, and testing of patients.
  • Observes, records, and reports patient’s condition and reactions to drugs and treatments to provider.
  • Oversees appointment scheduling and ensures preferences are given to patients in emergency situations.
  • Maintains timely flow of patients.
  • Greets patients and prepares them for physical examination.
  • Screens patients for appropriate information including obtaining the health history, taking vitals, and conducting a nursing assessment.
  • Documents obtained information in patient chart.
  • Instructs patient in collection of samples and tests.
  • Responds to patient phone calls in a timely manner with appropriate input from the physician.
  • Educates patients and families about diagnostic process, medications, nutrition, and maintenance of health and wellness.
  • Suggests solutions to patient care crisis problems and complaints.
  • Maintains exam rooms with necessary supplies and materials; ensures cleanliness.
  • Prepares list of medical supplies needed.
  • Assures appropriate labeling of pathology specimens according to lab protocol as needed.
  • Performs quality control and maintains records on all lab testing.

Qualifications

  • Registered Nurse (RN) with an active license in the state of practice upon hire.
  • Ability to work the hours specified.
  • Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.
  • Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles.
  • Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
  • Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE).
  • Maintain confidentiality.
  • Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating workflow with other team members.
  • Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits

  • PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
  • Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
  • Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship.

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