Registered Nurse (RN) - Visiting Nurse | Home Hospice

Position Highlights

• Home Hospice Nurse for Sioux Falls
• On call approximately 2 times a month
• Service area is 40 mile radius of Sioux Falls and 30 mile radius of Madison and Flandreau

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.

What You Will Do

• 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
• Systemically 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

Required Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and insurable by the Avera Health automobile liability insurance carrier (Upon Hire)
• Registered Nurse (RN) - 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

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 work flow 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

• PTO available day 1 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, actual pay rate dependent upon experience

Schedule

Day Shift