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Avera McKennan Hospital

RN - Surgical Renal 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
  • $6,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible positions!

Position Highlights:

  • Student Loan Repayment: This Registered Nurse (RN) position is eligible for Avera's Student Loan Repayment Program, offering an extra payment of $167 per month (up to $10,000) to help pay down your principal balance faster.
  • Positive Work Environment: Be part of an organization where we practice our mission daily and demonstrate our pride by delivering holistic care. Gain a unique learning experience with a wide variety of medical diagnoses and make a positive impact in patients' lives.
  • Career Growth: Opportunities to go beyond licensure and employment requirements and become nationally certified. Advancement opportunities as a Resource Nurse and other leadership roles.
  • Patient Focus: 43-bed unit consisting of Medical, Surgical, Vascular, Nephrology, and Urology patients. Established Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Program.
  • Benefits: Safe patient ratios (1 nursing professional to 4-5 patients), in-unit massage chair for staff, and continuing educational opportunities that promote and support certifications (CCTN, BMTCN, and Medsurg-BC).

If You Are a Nurse That:

  • Wants to practice in a safe work environment with consistent patient ratios of 1:4 or 1:5.
  • Enjoys a supportive leadership team that ensures optimal conditions for both patient and self-care.
  • Seeks opportunities for self-scheduling and career advancement.

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.

Work Schedule:

  • Hours: 7a-7:30p, 7p-7:30a; varied shifts between days/nights.
  • $3 shift differential for hours worked between 7p and 7a, $2 on weekends, and $5 on weekend nights.
  • Weekend and/or night contracts available!

Pay:

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

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.
  • 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.

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!