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Avera St Mary's Hospital

Registered Nurse - Surgery

Avera St Mary's Hospital

Location:Pierre, SD, 57501
Posted:Jul 26 2024

Job Description

Join the RN Nursing Team at Avera!

Why Avera?

  • Employee Satisfaction: Avera boasts a 94% employee satisfaction rate. Join a team with endless career opportunities.
  • Culture: Be part of a compassionate, multidisciplinary team focused on Moving Health Forward. Work in an environment where you truly matter.
  • You Belong at Avera: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible shifts, and career growth opportunities.

Position Highlights:

  • Flexible Scheduling: Choose shifts from 4 to 10 hours, tailored to your needs.
  • Competitive Pay: Flat rate of $50.00 per hour.
  • Positive Work Environment: Deliver excellent care in a supportive organization dedicated to our mission.
  • Career Growth: Opportunities for national certification and professional development.

Job Summary: Under the direction of the Operative Services Director, the RN in the Operating Room will perform circulating and scrub nurse duties. Responsibilities include providing nursing care preoperatively, perioperatively, and postoperatively, supporting the surgical team, and adhering to ANA standards and Avera's Service Excellence Standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Circulate and scrub in the Operating Room, assisting the surgical team as needed.
  • Provide comprehensive care throughout the surgical process, including preoperative, perioperative, and postoperative phases.
  • Ensure compliance with the Nursing Code of Ethics, Avera’s Mission, and Service Excellence Standards.

Education and Experience:

  • Graduate from an accredited Registered Nursing Education program.
  • Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience required.
  • At least one year of operating room experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

  • Current Registered Nurse licensure.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
  • Ongoing participation in educational opportunities and professional competency maintenance.

Work Schedule:

  • Hours: 72 hours per six-week schedule (624 hours annually), not exceeding 1248 hours in a 12-month period.
  • Six weekends required annually.

Compensation:

  • Flat Rate Pay: $50.00 per hour.

What Makes Avera Special? Avera offers a supportive work environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities for career growth. Join us to make a difference in our patients' lives and your professional journey.

Apply Now and Start Your Career with Avera!