Join the RN Nursing team at Avera!

Love Where You Work: Work at Avera where current employees rate their satisfaction at 94%. Join a team where the career opportunities are endless.

Culture: Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

You Belong at Avera: Competitive pay, free health insurance, and options for: Student Loan Repayment Program, sign-on bonuses, various shifts and career growth opportunities.

Avera is currently seeking Registered Nurses (RN) III looking to deliver the best possible nursing care in Avera's patient-focused settings.

Position Highlights:

• Student Loan Repayment: This RN position is eligible for Avera's Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.
• Positive Work Environment: Be part of an organization where we practice the mission in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care.
• If this is your passion, we would love to have you consider joining our team driven to provide quality care services with a compassionate Christian culture.
• Avera St. Mary's Named Top 20 Rural Community Hospital
• Learn more about the Avera St. Mary's and Pierre community!
• Avera Named One Of The Top 15 Health Systems In The Nation
• Opportunity to develop long-term relationships with patients.

Job Summary

• The Registered Nurse (RN) is a licensed professional responsible for the delivery of patient care.
• The nurse is guided by professional nursing standards.
• The RN may direct activities of other nursing department personnel.
• All nursing care functions/responsibilities are based on the ANA standards.
• Staff is required to maintain a level of physical/mental health needed to perform their duties effectively.
• Adheres to the Nursing Code of Ethics and St. Mary's Healthcare Center's Mission and Service Excellence Standards.

Education and/or Experience

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with current licensure in the State of South Dakota.
• Participates in educational opportunities and updates/maintains current professional clinical competency related to areas of responsibilities.
• Basic Life Support ( BLS ) is required for all patient care staff.
• ACLS is required by 1 year of employment in E.R.
• Trauma Nurse Core Course is required within 1 year in E.R.
• PALS is required by one year of employment in E.R.
• Attends all mandatory hospital and departmental meetings and in-services.
• Certification in Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) within one year of employment.
• Certification requirements to be maintained while working in the department.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Current licensure with the State of SD as a Registered Nurse or multi-state licensure.

Work Schedule

• Varied shifts; 72 hours every 2 weeks
  • Every other weekend
  • Every other holiday
  • Occasional call time

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

• $31.00 - $46.50 per hour

What Makes Avera Special?