Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Care

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) looking to deliver the best possible nursing care in Avera’s patient-focused settings.

$20,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Position Highlights :

• May be eligible for $20,000 sign-on bonus with a three-year commitment!
• Ask about our Relocation Bonus!
• Student Loan Repayment : This position may be 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.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1!
• Options for Free Health Insurance!
• Career Growth opportunities with the largest employer in South Dakota.
• 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.

Job Summary

• Performs professional nursing functions, utilizing the nursing process to provide total nursing care to residents.
• Has a knowledge of and ability to utilize appropriate patient care protocol relating to the physical and psychological needs of geriatric patients.
• Coordinates care in an interdisciplinary manner and is responsible for the outcome of nursing care delivered.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to respond to specific issues and data reflective of the patient / customer's status.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the population served in the department.
• Promotes and nurtures Mother Joseph Manor’s philosophy of a resident centered care environment.
• Will support the Presentation and Benedictine Sisters’ philosophy, mission, objectives, and values of stewardship, hospitality, and compassion as they relate to the health care ministry.

Education and / or Experience

• Graduation from a two-year associate degree program, three-year diploma program or four-year baccalaureate degree program, successful completion of State Board Exams.
• Eight CEU's required yearly.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Current license to practice nursing in the State of South Dakota.
• Membership in a professional organization is preferred.
• CPR certification.

Work Schedule

• Night shifts; 48 hours every 2 weeks
• 6 : 00 pm 6 : 30 am
• Every 3rd weekend
• Every 3rd holiday

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?

Compensation Information :

$31.00 / Hourly - $46.50 / Hourly