Registered Nurse (RN) | The Link

About the role

The Link is a community triage center in Sioux Falls that assists individuals experiencing non‑violent behavioral health crises, seeking treatment for substance abuse disorders, or searching for support services. The center links patients to critical services for mental health or substance abuse challenges. You will work with a dynamic team of physicians, RNs, LPNs, paramedics, triage techs, social workers, and behavioral health techs, and have the opportunity to work with 20 different staff members. A self‑scheduling program is available, and the position may qualify for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program ($167 extra payment per month, up to $10,000).

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care by reviewing physician prescriptions and communicating the nursing care plan to the health‑care team.
• Coordinates with other healthcare providers and confers with physicians.
• Develops nursing care plans: obtains medical histories, examines patients, documents physical and psychological status, confers with family/friends, establishes nursing diagnoses, objectives, interventions, schedules, and timetables.
• Teaches healthcare requirements: establishes patient care goals, instructs patients/families on condition, medications, self‑care skills, answers questions, provides information and resources.
• Evaluates patient care: adheres to therapeutic standards, measures outcomes, reviews records, notes changing conditions, re‑evaluates and modifies care plans.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy environment by following infection‑control policies, medication administration/storage procedures, controlled substance regulations, organization standards, and legal regulations; alerts others to potential concerns.
• Documents patient care services in patient and department records.
• Keeps patient care equipment operating: follows instructions, troubleshoots breakdowns, maintains supplies, performs preventive maintenance, calls for repairs.
• Keeps patient care supplies ready: checks stock, anticipates needs, places/expedites orders, verifies receipt, stocks items.
• Maintains competence in nursing capabilities as outlined by leadership.

Requirements

Must be able to work the specified rotating shifts (days, evenings, nights, weekends) and have visual acuity adequate for position duties, effective communication, hearing, and speech discrimination.

Required: Registered Nurse (RN) with an active license in the state of practice.

Preferred: 1‑3 years of experience working in a clinical environment.

Qualifications / Skills

• Commitment to Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s CARE standards (Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, Engagement) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating workflow and ensuring productivity.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards (CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, OSHA as 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.
• Student Loan Repayment Program: $167 extra payment per month toward principal, up to $10,000.

Pay

Pay range: $32.50 – $48.50 per hour. Eligible for a $18,000 sign‑on bonus with a 3‑year commitment.

Schedule

Rotating days, evenings, nights, and weekends; 7:00 am‑7:00 pm or 7:00 pm‑7:00 am shifts, averaging 72 hours per two weeks. Self‑scheduling program available.