Registered Nurse (RN) | Wound Clinic

Avera McKennan Hospital – Regular, day-shift position (Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm; 80 hrs/2 wks). May be eligible for a $6,000 sign-on bonus.

About the role

Delivers nursing care as part of a multidisciplinary team. Develops nursing diagnoses, care objectives, and interventions; provides physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, families, and friends; monitors changing conditions and re-evaluates care plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care by reviewing physician prescriptions, communicating the nursing care plan, coordinating with healthcare providers, and offering support to patients and families.
• Develop nursing care plans by obtaining medical histories, examining patients, documenting conditions, and establishing care objectives and interventions.
• Teach healthcare requirements by setting patient care goals and instructing patients, families, and friends on conditions, medications, and self-care skills.
• Evaluate patient care by measuring health 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 by charting in patient and department records.
• Maintain patient care equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and managing supplies.
• Keep patient care supplies ready by checking stock, anticipating needs, and verifying receipt.
• Maintain competence in nursing capabilities as outlined by leadership.

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice (upon hire).
• Ability to work specified hours and perform essential job functions, including visual acuity and effective communication.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications

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

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles.
• Promote values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• 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).

Pay

$20.00 – $41.25 per hour, dependent upon experience.

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.