Registered Nurse (RN) - New Grad - May 2027

Avera Health; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 68,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

Retirement match up to 5%

Career development & mentorship

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Avera Health in Sioux Falls, SD is hiring new graduate Registered Nurses across multiple units with rotating days/evenings/nights. You will provide nursing care, develop care plans, educate patients and families, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to move health forward.

This program offers a sign-on bonus up to $15,000, orientation and mentorship, PTO from day one, and retirement matching up to 5% as part of a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of practice.
• Ability to perform essential nursing duties with attention to safety.
• Effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare team.
• Commitment to organization safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care per physician orders and nursing plan.
• Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans.
• Educate patients and families on condition and self-care.
• Document care and coordinate with the care team.
• Maintain infection control and safety standards.

Skills

Nursing Care

Patient Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) License

Job description

Location:Avera McKennan HospitalWorker Type:RegularWork Shift:Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays (United States of America)Pay Range:The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.$32.50 - $48.50Position HighlightsStart Your Career Where You Belong — Begin Your Journey as a New Graduate at Avera!Turn your education into a meaningful career doing what you love. At Avera, we’re seeking passionate and driven new graduates ready to grow, make a difference, and care deeply for others. This is more than just your first job, it is the start of a fulfilling career with a team that values your unique perspective, supports your growth, and celebrates your compassion.May be eligible for a Sign on Bonus up to $15,000.New Graduate RN Opportunities May Include:Available openings will vary by unit and locationBrain & Spine (BSI) - 2 WestNeuro Critical Care (NCC)Cardiopulmonary (CVS/PULM) - 1 EastOncology (Avera Cancer Institute)Orthopedic Trauma - 1 & 2 MainAcute Rehab - (Avera Orthopedic Hospital)Short Stay - 4th floor MainSurgical Renal - 3 EastSurgical Trauma - 1 WestIntensive Care Unit (ICU)Emergency Department (ED) - Main, West, EastLabor and DeliveryNeonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)Postpartum/GynBehavioral Health Unit Adult BBehavioral Health Unit Adult CBehavioral Health Unit Acute AdultBehavioral Health Units AdolescentBehavioral Health Unit ChildBehavioral Health Urgent CareExplore our Nursing Unit Descriptions to learn more about each area: Click HERE.You Belong at AveraBe part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.A Brief OverviewDelivers Nursing Care by developing a nursing diagnosis; establishing nursing care objectives; defining nursing interventions; providing physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, families, and friends to understand patient conditions, medications, and self-care skills; noting changing conditions and needs; re-evaluating care objectives.What you will doProvides patient care by reviewing physician prescriptions; communicating the nursing care plan and all pertinent information to other members of the health care team; coordinating with other healthcare providers; providing physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, families, and friends; conferring with physicians.Develops nursing care plans by obtaining medical histories; examining patients; documenting patient physical condition, psychological status, and influencing social factors; conferring with family and friends; developing a nursing diagnosis; establishing nursing care objectives; defining nursing interventions, schedules, and timetables.Teaches healthcare requirements by establishing patient care goals; instructing patient, family, and friends to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills; answering questions; providing information and resources.Evaluates patient care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care standards; reviewing patient records; noting changing conditions and needs; re-evaluating care objectives; modifying nursing care plan.Maintains safe, secure, and healthy patient care environment by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations; adhering to organization standards and policies, and to legal regulations; alerting others regarding potential concerns.Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.Keeps patient care equipment operating by following operating instructions and established procedures; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.Keeps patient care supplies ready by checking stock; anticipating needs; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt; stocking items.Maintains competence in nursing capabilities outlined by leadership.Essential QualificationsThe individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice Upon HirePreferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:1-3 years Experience working in a clinical environmentExpectations and StandardsCommitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.Maintain confidentiality.Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.Benefits You Need & Then SomeAvera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirementCareer development guided by hands-on training and mentorshipAvera 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].