Registered Nurse (RN) for Pre-Postoperative Care in Yankton, SD

Location: Avera Sacred Heart Hospital Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Primarily days with night, weekend and holiday on-call involvement Pay Range: The pay range for this position is $32.50 - $48.50, depending on experience. Position Highlights Hours: 8-hour shifts with a call/weekend/holiday rotation; typically, 4-5 shifts per week. Student Loan Repayment: Eligible for Avera's Student Loan Repayment Program, offering additional monthly payments to help manage loan debt. You Belong at Avera Join a compassionate multidisciplinary team focused on Moving Health Forward for our patients. Your contributions matter here. A Brief Overview As a Registered Nurse, you will provide comprehensive nursing care that includes assessing patient conditions, developing care plans, and supporting patients and families through their health journey. What You Will Do • Deliver patient care by collaborating with physicians and healthcare team members, ensuring clear communication of nursing care plans. • Develop nursing care plans by obtaining medical histories and documenting patient conditions. • Instruct patients and families on understanding conditions, medications, and self-care. • Evaluate and adjust patient care based on ongoing assessments and therapeutic standards. • Maintain a safe and healthy environment by adhering to infection control policies and procedures. • Document all patient care accurately in medical records. • Ensure equipment is maintained and operational for patient care needs. • Manage inventory of patient care supplies and anticipate future needs. • Continue to develop nursing skills and competencies as directed by leadership. Essential Qualifications The individual must possess the ability to communicate effectively and work the hours specified. Accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities, as long as they do not cause undue hardship to the employer. Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice. Preferred Experience: • 1-3 years of experience in a clinical setting. Expectations and Standards • Commit to Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles. • Promote compassion, hospitality, and stewardship in all interactions. • Exhibit Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE). • Uphold confidentiality and work effectively in teams. • Adhere to safety regulations and standards set forth by relevant authorities. Benefits Avera offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible part-time and full-time employees, supporting a balanced and healthy lifestyle. • PTO available from day 1 for eligible hires. • Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement. • Career development with hands-on training and mentorship. Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All 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.