Experienced Registered Nurse - NICU in Sioux Falls, SD

Location: Avera McKennan Hospital Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends (United States of America) Pay Range: The pay range for this position is $32.50 - $48.50, dependent upon experience. Position Highlights: Join us and you may be eligible for up to a $15,000 Sign-on Bonus! You will experience a fulfilling career with rotating days/nights and every other weekend/holiday commitment. Be Part of Avera: Become a vital member of our compassionate multidisciplinary team dedicated to Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Here, your contributions truly matter. A Brief Overview: As an Experienced Registered Nurse in the NICU, you will deliver exceptional nursing care by developing comprehensive nursing diagnoses, establishing clear nursing care objectives, and providing holistic support to patients, families, and friends. You will be instrumental in helping them understand conditions, medications, and self-care skills while closely monitoring changes and needs. What You Will Do: • Provide high-quality patient care by reviewing physician prescriptions, communicating nursing care plans, and coordinating with the healthcare team. • Develop personalized nursing care plans by obtaining medical histories, examining patients, and documenting their conditions. • Educate patients and families on healthcare requirements, answering questions, and providing resources. • Evaluate and enhance patient care by measuring health outcomes against established standards and modifying care plans as needed. • Maintain a safe and healthy patient care environment by adhering to all infection-control policies and procedures. • Document all patient care services accurately and efficiently. • Ensure patient care equipment is functional by following operational procedures and troubleshooting issues. • Manage patient care supplies effectively by anticipating needs and maintaining inventory. • Commit to ongoing professional development and excellence in nursing practice. Essential Qualifications: To excel in this role, you must be capable of working the specified hours, possess visual acuity to execute duties, and communicate effectively. Reasonable accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities. Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice upon hire. Preferred Experience: • 1-3 years of experience in a clinical environment. Expectations and Standards: • Exemplify commitment to Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles in serving patients and the community. • Embrace Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. • Exhibit standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm. • Ensure confidentiality in all interactions. • Work collaboratively in a team environment to boost productivity and efficiency. • Comply with all relevant safety principles, laws, and regulations. Benefits You Need & Then Some: Avera offers a diverse range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees, supporting you in living a balanced and healthy life. Benefits kick in from day 1 for eligible hires, including: • PTO available day 1. • Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement. • Opportunities for career development through hands-on training and mentorship. Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other legally protected categories.