Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical Unit in Little Rock, IA

Location: Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital

Worker Type: Regular

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

Pay Range: $32.00 - $48.00 (dependent upon experience)

Position Highlights

You Belong at Avera

Join a compassionate multidisciplinary team dedicated to Moving Health Forward for our patients. Here, your contributions truly matter.

A Brief Overview

As a member of our nursing team, you will provide comprehensive care while developing nursing diagnoses, establishing care objectives, and delivering emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients and their families.

What You Will Do
• Deliver patient care by implementing nursing care plans, communicating effectively with healthcare teams, and supporting patients and families through their healthcare journey.
• Create individualized nursing care plans by assessing medical histories, examining patients, and documenting conditions and progress.
• Educate patients and families on healthcare requirements, self-care skills and medications, ensuring they are informed and comfortable with their care plans.
• Evaluate patient care outcomes by reviewing medical records, noting changes, and adjusting nursing care plans accordingly.
• Maintain a safe and healthy patient environment by adhering to infection control policies and healthcare regulations.
• Document all patient care services accurately and timely in departmental records.
• Manage patient care equipment effectively, performing routine maintenance and ensuring supplies are adequately stocked.
• Commit to continuous professional development and maintain nursing competencies.

Essential Qualifications

All candidates must be able to fulfill the required working hours and adequately perform essential job functions. The role requires clear communication, auditory skills, and visual acuity necessary for delivering exceptional patient care.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice upon hire.

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
• 1-3 years of experience in a clinical environment.

Expectations and Standards
• Embrace Avera's mission and values each day while serving patients, families, and the community.
• Promote compassion, hospitality, and stewardship in all interactions.
• Uphold high standards of communication and engagement with colleagues and patients.
• Maintain utmost confidentiality in patient care.
• Collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Comply with all safety regulations and standards, including those from CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera offers a robust benefits package to support the health and wellness of our employees:
• PTO available from day 1 for eligible hires.
• Free health insurance options for full-time single coverage on the Avera High Deductible Health Plan.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
• Career development opportunities 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. If you need assistance applying due to a disability, please contact our HR team.