Behavioral Health Nurse (RN or LPN) in Anderson, SD

Location:
Avera Behavioral Health Center-Sioux Falls

Worker Type:
Regular

Work Shift:
Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays (United States of America)

Pay Range:
The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate depends upon experience.
$24.00 - $48.00

Position Highlights:
This position may be eligible for a Sign-On Bonus of up to $15,000.

The Avera Behavioral Health Adult B Unit is a caring and structured environment where adults are empowered to understand their diagnoses, develop effective coping strategies, and set and achieve personal goals. Join a team dedicated to quality patient-centric care.

You will thrive in this Behavioral Health setting if you are a nurse who:
• Is dedicated to providing exceptional patient-focused care
• Enjoys working with adult patients
• Is passionate about assisting patients with anxiety, depression, personality disorders, and suicidal behaviors
• Values a fast-paced, intellectually stimulating work environment that requires critical thinking
• Appreciates professional autonomy in nursing practice
• Is motivated to help deliver high-quality patient care in a dynamic team setting

Unit Highlights:
• The Adult B Unit has 28 beds
• Join a supportive team of 60+ colleagues in a positive workplace
• Make a meaningful impact in the lives of your patients
• Maintain a 1:7 to 1:8 RN to patient ratio
• Enjoy flexible scheduling options
• Student Loan Repayment: This Registered Nurse position is eligible for Avera's Student Loan Repayment Program, which offers an extra monthly payment of $167 (up to $10,000) to help pay down your loans faster.

Be part of Avera:
Join a multidisciplinary team built on compassion with a mission of Moving Health Forward for everyone.

A Brief Overview:
Deliver comprehensive nursing care by formulating nursing diagnoses, establishing care objectives, outlining interventions, and providing holistic support to patients and their families.

What you will do:
• Provide patient care by interpreting physician prescriptions, communicating care plans, and collaborating with healthcare team members.
• Create nursing care plans by obtaining medical histories and evaluating patient needs.
• Educate patients and their families about healthcare requirements.
• Evaluate patient care by adhering to established standards and modifying care plans as necessary.
• Ensure a safe and supportive patient care environment.
• Document patient care accurately and thoroughly in records.
• Maintain and troubleshoot patient care equipment.
• Manage inventory of patient care supplies efficiently.
• Continuously enhance nursing skills and competencies.

Essential Qualifications:
Must be able to work specified shifts and communicate effectively with others. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Required Qualifications:
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Active license in the state of practice upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications:
• 1-3 years of clinical experience.

Expectations and Standards:
• Commit to Avera's mission, vision, and core values.
• Promote compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera's standards of communication and teamwork.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Comply with applicable safety standards and legal regulations.

Benefits:
Avera offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees to support a balanced lifestyle:
• PTO available from day one
• Up to 5% employer matching for retirement
• Career development with hands-on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law.