Registered Nurse (RN) Long Term Care Specialist in Alexandria, SD

Location: Avera Brady Health and Rehab Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Night Shift (United States of America) Pay Range: The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $32.50 - $48.50 Position Highlights May be eligible for a $10,000.00 sign-on bonus! Work hours: 6:00pm-6:30am; 72hrs/2wks including every third weekend and holiday $3 SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL is available for hours worked between 7p and 7a, $2 on weekends, and $5 on weekend nights! Student Loan Repayment: This position may qualify for Avera's Student Loan Repayment Program, helping you pay off your loans faster, with additional monthly payments of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera toward your principal balance. You Belong at Avera Join a compassionate multidisciplinary team dedicated to Moving Health Forward for our patients. Work in an environment where you truly matter. Job Overview As a Registered Nurse, you will provide exceptional nursing care by developing nursing diagnoses, setting care objectives, and defining nursing interventions. You will offer physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to residents, families, and friends, helping them understand their conditions, medications, and self-care skills while continuously evaluating and adjusting care to meet residents' changing needs. Key Responsibilities • Deliver comprehensive resident care by collaborating with the healthcare team, reviewing physician prescriptions, and effectively communicating care plans. • Develop individualized nursing care plans through thorough assessments of medical histories and physical and psychological evaluations. • Educate residents and families on health requirements, self-care, and medication management. • Monitor and evaluate care outcomes and modify nursing care plans as needed to maintain high standards of health care. • Ensure a safe and healthy environment by adhering to infection control protocols and legal regulations. • Maintain operational readiness of resident care equipment and manage inventory effectively. • Coordinate admissions, discharges, and transfers within the facility. • Lead and guide the workflow of nursing assistants and other nursing staff. • Stay competent in nursing skills as outlined by leadership. Requirements The ideal candidate must be able to work specified hours, with necessary visual acuity and effective communication skills. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities. Education, License/Certification, and Experience: • Registered Nurse (RN) - Active license in the state of practice upon hire. Preferred Qualifications: • 1-3 years of experience in a clinical or long-term care setting. Expectations and Standards • Exhibit commitment to Avera's mission, vision, values, and social principles. • Promote compassion, hospitality, and stewardship in all interactions. • Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) energetically. • Maintain confidentiality at all times. • Collaborate effectively within a team environment. • Adhere to all safety principles, laws, and regulations relevant to the role. Benefits Avera offers a robust range of benefits for qualifying part-time and full-time employees to support your balanced lifestyle, including: • PTO available starting on day 1 for eligible hires. • Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement plans. • Comprehensive career development through hands-on training and mentorship. Avera is proud to be 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 legally protected categories.