Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgical Renal

Join the RN Nursing team at Avera!

Sign On Bonus of up to $15,000 available for eligible applicants!!!

Magnet Recognized : Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center has received consecutive ANCC Magnet re-designations for meeting rigorous standards for nursing excellence and job satisfaction.

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.

Position Highlights :

Student Loan Repayment : This Registered Nurse (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 holistic care.

We offer a unique learning experience that involves a wide variety of medical diagnoses, and an opportunity to connect with our patients and make a positive impact in their lives.

Career Growth : You have the opportunity to go beyond licensure and employment requirements and become nationally certified.

Advancement opportunities as a Resource Nurse, and other Leadership roles.

43 bed unit consisting of Medical, Surgical, Vascular, Nephrology, and Urology patients. We also have an established Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Program.

Opportunities for self-scheduling.

Continuing educational opportunities that promote and support certifications (CCTN, BMTCN, and Medsurg-BC)

Benefits !

Safe patients ratios : 1 nursing professional : 4-5 patients

In Unit Message Chair for all staff!

If you are a nurse that. . .

Wants to know they are practicing in a safe work environment? Then come to Vascular / Nephrology / Urology at McKennan! You can expect a consistent patient ratio of 1 : 4 or 1 : 5.

The leaders here care about YOU, and will do whatever it takes to ensure that ratio remains optimal for your ability to not only care for your patients, but yourself in your practice

Education and / or Experience

Graduate from a CCNE or NLN accredited nursing program is strongly preferred.

Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of South Dakota and / or meeting the requirements of

Work Schedule

Night Shift, every fourth wknd / hol; 72hrs / 2wks

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

$32.00 - $46.50 per hour

Awards and Affiliations

Avera McKennan has been designated a MAGNET facility 5-times in a row!!

CMS Accreditation for solid organ transplant

15 Top Health Systems in 2021 and 2019 by IBM Watson Health based on quality and patient satisfaction data.

Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers 2019 No. 1 in South Dakota and in the Top 20 in Minnesota

Platinum-Level Fit-Friendly Worksite by the American Heart Association

The Gold Seal of Approval by the Joint Commission

What Makes Avera Special? ()

The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled.

Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444.

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Avera is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer : Minority / Female / Disabled / Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity.