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!