Registered Nurse (RN) Post-Anesthesia Care Unit in Parkston, 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: The pay range for this position is $32.50 - $48.50. Actual pay rate depends upon experience. Position Highlights: May be eligible for a sign-on bonus of $15,000! Student Loan Repayment: This position may qualify for Avera's Student Loan Repayment Program, helping you pay off your loans with an additional monthly payment of $167 (up to $10,000) contributed by Avera. Work hours include 8:00 am with varied time off; call time is 1-2 days per week and every fourth weekend. You Belong at Avera Join a compassionate multidisciplinary team focused on Moving Health Forward for our patients and community. A Brief Overview As a Registered Nurse in the PACU, you'll deliver exceptional nursing care by assessing patients, developing nursing diagnoses, and setting care objectives. You will provide comprehensive support—physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual—to patients and their families while ensuring adherence to care standards. What You Will Do: • Review physician prescriptions and communicate the nursing care plan to the healthcare team. • Develop nursing care plans based on medical histories and examinations, documenting physical and psychological assessments. • Educate patients and families on care goals, medication, and self-care techniques. • Adhere to therapeutic standards and evaluate patient outcomes against care objectives. • Maintain a safe environment by following infection-control protocols and legal regulations. • Document patient care services accurately. • Ensure patient care equipment is operational and well-maintained. • Manage supplies by anticipating needs and ensuring adequate stock. • Stay current with nursing practices and competencies as required by leadership. Essential Qualifications: Ability to work specified hours and perform essential job functions, including effective communication. Reasonable accommodations may 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 Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: • 1-3 years of experience in a clinical setting. Expectations and Standards: • Commit to Avera's mission, vision, and core values. • Promote compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. • Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE). • Maintain confidentiality at all times. • Collaborate effectively in a team environment. • Comply with all safety regulations and standards. Benefits You Need & Then Some: Avera is dedicated to offering a comprehensive range of benefits to qualifying employees, supporting a balanced and healthy lifestyle. • PTO available from day 1 for eligible hires. • Employer matching contributions for retirement up to 5%. • Career development opportunities through 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 have a disability and need accommodation in the application process, please contact us directly.