Registered Nurse (RN) | Oncology Outpatient Clinical Nurse Educator

Avera Health; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

Employer 5% retirement match

Career development & mentorship

Job summary

Avera Health in Sioux Falls, SD, seeks an experienced RN educator to lead staff development and clinical education within the Avera Cancer Institute-Sioux Falls. The role focuses on empowering nurses through evidence-based practice and structured educational programs.

You will collaborate with nursing leadership to design orientation plans, coach staff, and ensure high standards of patient care. A strong emphasis on continuous learning and professional growth is required.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of practice.
• 1-3 years nursing experience.
• Specialty certification within 1 year (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Provides staff development expertise as an educator, consultant, facilitator, change agent and leader.
• Develops and identifies clinical prevention strategies in area of expertise.
• Supports development of nurses and fosters empowerment through knowledge and evidence-based practice.
• Continuing education to enhance clinical practice.
• Participates in development, implementation and evaluation of education plans and leadership development.

Skills

Staff development

Educator

Consultant

Facilitator

Leadership

Education

RN License

Active state license

Job description

Location

Avera Cancer Institute-Sioux Falls

Worker Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

$29.00 - $43.25

Position Highlights

May be eligible for a $6000 sign on bonus.

You Belong at Avera

Be 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 Overview

Accountable for staff development expertise as an educator, consultant, facilitator, change agent and a leader in the area of support. Develops nursing expertise and fosters empowerment through knowledge to achieve excellence through the delivery of evidenced-based clinical practice. This occurs through the facilitation of the educational process through assessment, development, planning, implementation and evaluation of competency assessment, continuing education and leadership development.

What you will do

• Provides staff development expertise as an educator, consultant, facilitator, change agent and leader.
• Develops and identifies clinical prevention strategies in area of expertise.
• Supports the development of the nurse and fosters empowerment through knowledge to achieve excellence through the delivery of evidenced-based clinical practice. This occurs through the facilitation of the educational process through assessment, development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of competency assessment, continuing education and leadership development.
• Proactively participates in continuing education with a goal of enhancement of clinical practice.
• Serves as a resource in the development, implementation and evaluation of clinical protocols and practice management guidelines essential to assure compliance with care standards.
• Collaborates with the director/manager to develop and implement an education and orientation plan in clinical area of focus. Coaches and provides feedback to staff regarding their nursing care.
• Delegates, supervises, and evaluates nursing care given by others while retaining accountability for the quality of care given to the patients and provides input to nursing leadership as necessary.
• Contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues and others.
• Assists in compiling and presenting optimal care standards via case reviews of patients for internal and regional committees.

Essential Qualifications

The 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 Hire
• 1-3 years Nursing experience

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience

• Specialty Certification - Area of Nursing Practice - Certification Board within 1 Year

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment 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 Some

Avera 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 retirement

• Career development guided by 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 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].