Registered Nurse RN - Post Anesthesia Care Unit in Dimock, SD

Location: Avera Queen of Peace Hospital Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Primarily days with night, weekend, and holiday on-call involvement (United States of America) Pay Range: $32.50 - $48.50 Position Highlights May be eligible for $15,000.00 sign-on bonus! Student Loan Repayment: Potential eligibility for Avera's Student Loan Repayment Program, assisting you in paying off your loans with an extra payment of $167 monthly (up to $10,000) from Avera to help reduce your principal faster. Scheduled shifts from 8:00 am with varied times off; the call time is 1-2 days per week and every 4th weekend. You Belong at Avera Join a compassionate multidisciplinary team dedicated to advancing health for our patients and community. We value your contributions! A Brief Overview As a Registered Nurse in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit, you will deliver exceptional nursing care by assessing patient conditions, coordinating with healthcare teams, and providing comprehensive support to patients and their families. What you will do • Deliver patient care by reviewing physician prescriptions and communicating care plans effectively with the healthcare team. • Develop individualized nursing care plans through evaluation of medical histories, patient examinations, and collaboration with families. • Educate patients and their families on healthcare goals, medications, and self-care skills, ensuring they have the necessary information. • Monitor and evaluate patient care by adhering to established standards and protocols, continuously assessing and modifying care as needed. • Ensure a safe and healthy patient care environment by following infection control policies and medication administration guidelines. • Document patient care services accurately to maintain comprehensive patient and departmental records. • Manage patient care equipment and supplies, ensuring readiness and appropriate maintenance. • Stay current with nursing competencies and practices as guided by leadership. Essential Qualifications • Ability to work the specified hours with visual acuity sufficient for performing duties and effective communication skills. Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: • Registered Nurse (RN) with an active 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 • Demonstrate commitment to Avera's mission, vision, and values while serving patients and the community. • Embody Avera's principles of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. • Uphold standards of communication, attitude, responsiveness, and engagement with enthusiasm. • Maintain the confidentiality of patient information. • Work collaboratively in a team environment to ensure efficient workflow and productivity. • Comply with safety principles and applicable regulations and standards. Benefits You Need & Then Some • PTO available from day one for eligible hires. • Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement savings. • Career development with hands-on training and mentorship opportunities. 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 have a disability and require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to us.