REGISTERED NURSE (RN) LLL- ICU

Love Where You Work:  Work at Avera where current employees rate their satisfaction at 94%. Join a team where the career opportunities are endless.

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

You Belong at Avera:  Competitive pay, free health insurance, and options for: Student Loan Repayment Program, sign-on bonuses, various shifts and career growth opportunities.

Avera is currently seeking nurses looking to deliver the best possible nursing care in Avera’s patient-focused settings.

Position Highlights:

• Student Loan Repayment: This position is eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.


• Positive Work Environment: Be part of an organization where we practice the mission in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care.


• Career Growth: You have the opportunity to go beyond licensure and employment requirements and become nationally certified.


• May be eligible for a $15,000 sign on bonus AND a $2,500 relocation bonus!

Job Summary

• Perform admissions assessment, identify the physical and psychosocial needs of the patient.  Develops a written plan using the assessment database.


• Plan and set priorities in the delivery of nursing care.


• Implement treatment and procedures and administer medications in compliance with Nursing/Pharmacy policies and procedures.


• Evaluate patient’s symptoms, reaction and progress.  Observe, record, and report them to the physician as appropriate.


• Assess, plan and initiate patient education and discharge planning.


• Acts as a mentor/coach to other nursing personnel. Directs self towards professional growth and development.

Education and/or Experience

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with current licensure in the State of South Dakota.


• Participates in educational opportunities and updates/maintains current professional clinical competency related to areas of responsibilities.


• Basic Life Support (BLS) is required for all patient care staff.


• ACLS is required by 1 year of employment in ICU.


• PALS is recommended but not required for employment in ICU.


• Attends all mandatory hospital and departmental meetings and in-services.


• TNCC required by one year of employment in ICU.


• Certification in Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) within one year of employment.  Certification requirements to be maintained while working in the department

Work Schedule

• Hours:
  
  
  
  
  • Full Time night position working 7:00pm-7:00am.
  
  
  • Every other weekend/holiday rotation required.
  
  
  
  

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

• $32.00 - $46.50 per hour

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