NICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Location : Avera McKennan Hospital\n\nWorker Type : Regular\n\nWork Shift : Rotating days / evenings / nights / weekends (United States of America)\n\nPay Range : The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $46.50, dependent upon experience.\n\nPosition Highlights\n\n2 years NICU experience required.\n\nThis position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000.\n\nThis Registered Nurse (RN) role may qualify for Avera's Student Loan Repayment Program, offering assistance of $167 monthly (up to $10,000) to help pay down your loans faster.\n\nShift Differentials : $3 for shifts worked between 7 PM and 7 AM, $2 for weekends, and $5 for weekend nights!\n\nJoin an organization where our mission is practiced daily, and our pride is reflected in the excellent care we provide. Work with supportive coworkers who are always ready to lend a hand and be part of a dedicated team that values strong, meaningful relationships with patients, families, and one another.\n\nAdvance your career in a place so committed to nursing excellence that it has earned six Magnet designations. Be part of an exciting hospital expansion as we develop our Women's and Children's division, growing to include 60 beds dedicated to caring for Level III NICU patients by 2027.\n\nYou Belong at Avera\n\nJoin a multidisciplinary team built with compassion, focused on moving health forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.\n\nA Brief Overview\n\nAs a NICU RN, you will deliver comprehensive nursing care, develop nursing diagnoses, establish care objectives, and provide essential support to patients, families, and friends. You will be key in communicating with team members, coordinating with other healthcare providers, and adjusting care based on patient needs.\n\nWhat You Will Do : \n

• Provide excellent patient care by reviewing physician prescriptions, coordinating the nursing care plan, and delivering physical and emotional support to patients and families.\n
• Develop nursing care plans through patient assessments, medical history documentation, and establishing nursing diagnoses.\n
• Educate patients and families about healthcare needs, goals, medications, and self-care.\n
• Continuously evaluate patient care to meet therapeutic standards and re-evaluate care objectives to modify nursing plans as necessary.\n
• Maintain a safe and healthy patient care environment by adhering to infection control policies and relevant regulations.\n
• Document all patient care services accurately in appropriate records.\n
• Manage patient care equipment and ensure readiness by checking supplies and performing maintenance as needed.\n
• Commit to ongoing competency in nursing capabilities as outlined by leadership.\n\nEssential Qualifications\n\nSuccess in this role requires the ability to work specified hours, perform essential functions effectively, and communicate efficiently. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with disabilities.\n\nRequired Education, License / Certification, or Work Experience : \n
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice upon hire.\n\nPreferred Education, License / Certification, or Work Experience : \n
• 1-3 years of experience in a clinical environment.\n\nExpectations and Standards : \n
• Commitment to Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles.\n
• Promote compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.\n
• Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE).\n
• Maintain confidentiality.\n
• Collaborate effectively in a team environment.\n
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety standards and regulations.\n\nBenefits You Need & Then Some : \n
• PTO available from day one for eligible hires.\n
• Access to free health insurance options for full-time single coverage.\n
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.\n
• Career development opportunities through hands-on training and mentorship.\n\nAvera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected categories.