Registered Nurse (RN) | Outpatient/Oncology

Avera-Healt; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 43,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Student loan repayment

Positive work environment

Career growth

Benefits package

Job summary

Avera Oncology & Hematology Aberdeen is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver nursing care, develop care plans, review physician orders, and coordinate with the health care team to support patients and families.

The role offers a day shift, full-time status (72 hours per two weeks), a $10,000 sign-on bonus, student loan repayment options, and a comprehensive benefits package within a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of practice; must obtain by hire.
• Oncology Nursing Society certifications within 60 days.
• ONS Fundamentals/ Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Provider Card within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and develop nursing diagnoses and care objectives.
• Review physician prescriptions and communicate the care plan to the team.
• Coordinate with healthcare providers and deliver emotional and spiritual support.
• Develop and adjust nursing care plans and timelines.
• Educate patients and families on conditions, medications, and self-care.

Skills

RN license

Oncology Nursing

Patient care

Communication skills

Education

RN licensure (state Board of Nursing)

Job description

Location:Avera Oncology & Hematology AberdeenWorker Type:RegularWork Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Pay Range:The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.$31.00 - $46.25Position Highlights Sign-On Bonus Available!Registered Nurse: Eligible for up to $10,000 sign‑on Additional BenefitsStudent Loan Repayment:May qualify for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program. Avera contributes $167 per month (up to $10,000) directly toward your loan principal to help you pay down debt faster.Positive Work Environment:Join a team that lives the mission through excellent care and supportive teamwork.Career Growth:We believe great employees are our best investment—grow your career while being part of the Avera team!Work ScheduleDay Shift: Monday–Friday72 hours per two weeks (Full-Time)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 preventative maintenance; calling for repairs.Keeps patient care supplies ready by checking stock; anticipating needs; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt; stocking items.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 Hire andONS Fundamentals Provider Card - Oncology Nursing Society within 60 Days orONS Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Provider Card - Oncology Nursing Society within 60 days required. If do not have, required upon expiration of ONS Fundamentals Provider Card or within 2 years of hire-whichever is later.Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:Previous Oncology experienceExpectations 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].