Join the Nursing team at Avera!
Why is Behavioral Health important?
- Provide patient-focused care to adults in a structured, therapeutic environment
- Work with a dedicated team to help patients with Anxiety, Depression, Personality Disorders, and Suicidal behavior
- Enjoy an active and challenging care environment that requires critical thinking
Position Highlights :
- Opportunity to experience a variety of inpatient settings
- Work with staff from many areas
- Average 1 RN for 7-8 patient ratio
- This Registered Nurse (RN) position is eligible for Avera's Student Loan Repayment Program
- Possibility for career growth and becoming nationally certified
Job Summary
The Department of Nursing at Avera McKennan requires all nurses to practice at a competent level of nursing care and demonstrate a competent and professional level of behavior in his / her role as a RN.
The American Nurses Associations (ANA) scope and standards of practice are exemplified within the position description. The Registered Nurse is responsible for utilizing the nursing process to provide nursing care for the patient.
He / she assumes responsibility and accountability for his / her individual actions and outcomes of patient care delivered on his / her shift.
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 multi-state licensure required
- Certification in specialty encouraged
- Membership in a professional organization encouraged
Work Schedule
- Varied Shift
- The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience : $32.00 - $46.50 per hour