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Avera McKennan Hospital

Registered Nurse - Flat Pool Tea, SD

Avera McKennan Hospital

Location:Tea, SD, 57064
Posted:Aug 5 2024

Job Description

About Avera:

Join the RN Nursing team at Avera, where we are Magnet Recognized for nursing excellence and job satisfaction. Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center has received consecutive ANCC Magnet re-designations, demonstrating our commitment to superior nursing standards.

Culture:

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

Why You Belong at Avera:

  • Competitive pay
  • Free health insurance
  • Options for Student Loan Repayment Program
  • Sign-on bonuses
  • Various shifts and career growth opportunities

Position: Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Pool

Position Highlights:

  • Sign-On Bonus: Eligible for a $6000 sign-on bonus!
  • Work/Life Balance: Flexible scheduling and PTO accommodations.
  • Safe Patient Ratios: 1 nursing professional: 4-5 patients.
  • Zero Tolerance for Workplace Violence: This team cares for YOU!

Orientation Model:

Become immersed in the Float Pools Tiered Skills Acquisition Model (tSAM) for orientation as a new grad RN! This evidence-based model sets up orientation similarly to nursing school, ensuring mastery and comfort in job duties long-term.

Key Takeaways:

  • Care for the whole nursing assignment from the start, focusing on specific aspects of nursing care.
  • 12-week model; additional orientation if needed.
  • Hands-on education time every 1-2 weeks to understand the WHY behind your job duties.

Units:

  • Short Stay Unit
  • Orthopedic Trauma Unit
  • Brain & Spine (Neuro & Neuro ICU)
  • Inpatient Rehab

Education and/or Experience:

  • Graduate from a CCNE or NLN accredited nursing program is strongly preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree in nursing is required.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

  • Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of South Dakota and/or meeting the requirements of multi-state licensure required.

Work Schedule:

  • Registered Nurse - 7a-7:30p, 7p-7:30a varied shifts
  • Every 3rd weekend/holiday rotation (Friday-Sunday)
  • (3) 12-hour shifts per week
  • $3 SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL for hours worked between 7p and 7a, $2 on weekends, and $5 on weekend nights

Pay:

  • $32.00 - $46.50 per hour (Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience)

Awards and Affiliations:

  • Avera McKennan has been named a 5-star hospital by CMS, a Top-100 Hospital, and Top-15 Healthcare System by IBM Watson.
  • 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
  • Avera McKennan has been designated a MAGNET facility 5-times in a row

Why Nursing at Avera?

Avera is special because we embody the mission in our daily operations, ensuring a positive work environment and opportunities for career growth. Join us and be part of a team that moves health forward.

Apply Today to Make a Difference in Nursing at Avera!