Registered Nurse (RN) | Pre Post Op

Avera is currently seeking nurses to deliver patient-focused care in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Position Highlights

• Student Loan Repayment: Eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, providing an extra $167 monthly payment (up to $10,000) to help pay down principal faster.
• Sign-On Bonus: May qualify for a $20,000 sign-on bonus with 3+ years of experience; new graduates may qualify for $15,000.
• Positive Work Environment: Part of an organization that integrates its mission into daily operations and prioritizes excellent care.
• Career Growth: Opportunities to pursue national certification beyond licensure and employment requirements.

Schedule

• 72 hours per pay period
• 1 weekend of call every 8 weeks
• 1 night of call per week
• Primarily days with rotating weekends and holidays

Pay

$31.00 - $46.25 per hour, dependent on experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care by developing a nursing diagnosis, establishing care objectives, and defining interventions.
• Provide physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, families, and friends to help them understand conditions, medications, and self-care skills.
• Review physician prescriptions and communicate the nursing care plan to the healthcare team.
• Coordinate with healthcare providers and confer with physicians regarding patient care.
• Develop nursing care plans by obtaining medical histories, examining patients, documenting conditions, and establishing care objectives and interventions.
• Teach patients, families, and friends about healthcare requirements, including condition management, medications, and self-care skills.
• Evaluate patient care by measuring outcomes against standards, reviewing records, and adjusting care plans as needed.
• Maintain a safe and healthy patient care environment by adhering to infection-control policies, medication procedures, and legal regulations.
• Document patient care services accurately in patient and department records.
• Maintain and troubleshoot patient care equipment, ensuring supplies are stocked and orders are expedited.

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice (upon hire).
• Ability to work specified hours, including visual acuity and effective communication skills.
• Capability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a clinical environment.

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles in daily operations.
• Uphold Avera’s CARE standards (Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, Engagement).
• Maintain confidentiality and work effectively in a team environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, and regulations (e.g., CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, OSHA).

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) available from day one for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
• Career development through hands-on training and mentorship.