Registered Nurse (RN) - Visiting Nurse | A@H Mitchell

Avera at Home – Mitchell, SD – Regular full-time day shift.

About the role

Responsible for utilizing the nursing process to provide nursing care for Avera@Home patients following the ANA Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice. The Nurse assumes responsibility for the outcome of nursing care provided to patients in their homes or in facilities. The Nurse demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide exceptional care for the population served.

Responsibilities

• Collects patient health data.
• Analyzes the assessment data in determining nursing diagnoses/problem focus.
• Identifies expected outcomes/goals individualized to the patient.
• Develops a plan of care that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes.
• Implements the interventions identified in the plan of care.
• Evaluates the patient’s progress toward attainment of the outcomes.
• Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
• Collaborates with the patient, significant others, and healthcare providers in providing patient care.
• Utilizes research/evidence-based findings in practice if appropriate.
• Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost in planning, and delivering patient care.

Requirements

• Must be able to work the hours specified.
• Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds.
• Valid driver’s license and insurable by the Avera Health automobile liability insurance carrier.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating workflow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO) available day one for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship.

Pay

$31.00 - $46.25 per hour, dependent upon experience. May be eligible for a $6,000 sign-on bonus.