Registered Nurse (RN) | Med Surg

Sioux Center Health; Yankton (SD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO available day 1

Up to 5% employer matching for retirement

Career development via training

Job summary

Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver nursing care and provide support to patients and families. This position involves developing care plans, evaluating patient outcomes, and maintaining a safe environment.

Qualified candidates must have an active RN license and the ability to work specified shifts, including nights and weekends. The position offers benefits like PTO from day one and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Registered Nurse license in the state of practice.
• Must be able to work specified shifts (nights/weekends).
• Ability to maintain a safe environment and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care according to physician prescriptions.
• Develop nursing care plans and document patient conditions.
• Evaluate patient care and adapt plans as necessary.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Nursing assessments

Infection control

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) License

1-3 years clinical experience

Job description

Location: Avera Sacred Heart Hospital

Worker Type: Regular

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

Pay Range: $32.50 - $48.50 (actual rate depends on experience)

Position Highlights

Hours: 7pm-7am & 7am-7pm; 48hrs/2wks; Every 3rd weekend/holiday

Student Loan Repayment: Avera may provide up to $10,000 over time, $167 monthly (subject to eligibility).

LPN pay scale: $24.50 - 29.13 - 33.75

RN pay scale: $32.50 - 40.50 - 48.50

You Belong at Avera: Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward.

Overview

Delivers nursing care by developing diagnosis, care objectives, interventions; provides physical, emotional, psychological, spiritual support; monitors conditions, re‑evaluates.

What You Will Do

• Provide patient care by reviewing physician prescriptions, communicating care plan, coordinating with team, supporting patients and families.
• Develop nursing care plans, obtain histories, examine patients, document conditions, collaborate with family, establish diagnoses, objectives, interventions.
• Teach healthcare requirements, instruct patients/families on condition, medications, self‑care skills; answer questions; offer resources.
• Evaluate patient care, measure outcomes, review records, adapt plans.
• Maintain safe environment via infection control, medication procedures, regulations, alerting concerns.
• Document care in patient and department records.
• Maintain equipment operation, troubleshoot, maintain supplies, perform preventive maintenance, request repairs.
• Maintain supplies, check stock, anticipate needs, order, verify receipt.
• Maintain competence in nursing capabilities as directed by leadership.

Essential Qualifications

Must be able to work specified hours. Must have visual acuity adequate for duties and ability to communicate, hear, understand, distinguish speech and sounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

Required Education, License/Certification, Or Work Experience

Registered Nurse (RN) – Board of Nursing active license in state of practice upon hire.

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience

1‑3 years experience working in a clinical environment.

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles in serving patients and community.
• Promote values of compassion, hospitality, stewardship.
• Uphold CARE: Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, Engagement.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in team, coordinate workflow, ensure productivity.
• Comply with safety regulations (CMS, Joint Commission, DHHS, OSHA when applicable).

Benefits You Need & Then Some

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
• Career development via 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 are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1‑605‑504‑4444 or send an email to [e-mail].