Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Med Surg Peds

Avera St. Luke's; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan repayment

Sign-on bonus (up to $20,000)

PTO from day 1

Job summary

Avera St Luke's is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver nursing care in patient-centered settings with rotating days/evenings/nights and weekends. You will participate in care planning, documentation, and patient education while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates hold an active SD RN license and have strong communication skills; 1–3 years of clinical experience is preferred. Avera offers growth, benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of practice.
• RN license on file with the state board of nursing.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Preferred 1–3 years of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care by reviewing physician prescriptions and communicating plan.
• Develop and document nursing care plans and objectives.
• Educate patients and families on conditions, medications, and self-care.
• Coordinate with healthcare team to ensure safe, effective care.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) License

Job description

Location:Avera St Luke's 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.$24.50 - $48.50Position HighlightsAvera is currently seeking nurses looking to deliver the best possible nursing care in Avera’s patient-focused settings.Student Loan Repayment: This position is eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.Sign-On Bonus: RN\"s may be eligible for a $20,000 sign-on with 3 plus years of experience. New Grads may be eligible for $15,000 Sign-On.LPN's may be eligible for a $7,500 Sign on BonusPositive Work Environment: Be part of an organization where we practice the mission in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care.Career Growth: You have the opportunity to go beyond licensure and employment requirements and become nationally certified.Schedule7:00am-7:30pm, 7:00pm-7:30am; 72hrs/2wksPay Scale:The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.RN | $33.50 - $48.00LPN | $ 24.00 - 33.25License:Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) An active license in the state of practice Upon HireYou 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].