**May be eligible for a $6,000 SIGN-ON BONUS** 

Join the RN Nursing team at Avera!

Magnet Recognized:  Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center has received consecutive ANCC Magnet re-designations for meeting rigorous standards for nursing excellence and job satisfaction.

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 Registered Nurses (RN) to deliver the best possible nursing care in Avera’s patient-focused settings.Why is Behavioral Health important?

The Avera Behavioral Health Adult B Unit is designed to be a structured, therapeutic environment for adults to learn to understand their diagnosis, develop a Crisis Response Plan, use healthy coping skills and set and complete goals.

You will enjoy this Behavioral Health setting if you are Nurse that:

Enjoys patient focused care with a team that is dedicated to quality patient outcomes Likes working with the Adult population Has a passion for helping patients with Anxiety, Depression, and Personality Disorders and Suicidal behavior. Appreciates an active, challenging care environment that requires critical thinking. Values autonomous professional nursing practice. Possesses motivation to help create and deliver high-quality patient care in an energizing team environment.

Position Highlights:

The Adult B Unit is a 28 bed unit Opportunity to meet 60+ coworkers and work in a positive environment. Opportunity to change the lives of your patients. 1 RN for 7-8 patient ratio Flexible scheduling program Student Loan Repayment: This Registered Nurse (RN) position may be 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.

Job Summary

The R.N.'s purpose is to provide quality nursing care to our patients and to supervise the staff working with the R.N. to coordinate cares with ancillary staff, and to communicate effectively with the physician to ensure quality patient care.

Education and/or Experience

Graduate from a CCNE or NLN accredited nursing program is strongly preferred. Graduate from an approved nursing program is acceptable. 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 required.  

Work Schedule

Varied Shifts

Pay

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

$32.00 - $46.50 per hour

 

What Makes Avera Special?