Registered Nurse (RN) III - Cardiovascular Pulmonary

Magnet Recognized: Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center has received consecutive ANCC Magnet re-designations for meeting rigorous standards for nursing excellence and job satisfaction.

Culture: Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

You Belong at Avera: Competitive pay, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.

Avera is currently seeking Registered Nurses (RN) to deliver the best possible nursing care in Avera’s patient-focused settings. If you are a newly graduated nurse or a Registered Nurse (RN) with experience this could be an opportunity for you to work at a Magnet hospital with a dynamic team that produces great patient outcomes!

Position Highlights:

• 51 bed unit, with 20 pulmonary acute beds.
• Fast paced unit with 200 total staff, and a patient ratio of 1:4-5 (days) and 1:5-6 (nights).
• Opportunities for self-scheduling.
• Advancement opportunities as a Charge Nurse, Resource Nurse, Clinical Nurse Educator and other Leadership roles.
• Opportunity to create an Exceptional Difference which is Avera McKennan’s Professional Nursing Practice Model.

Job Summary

The Department of Nursing at Avera McKennan requires all nurses to practice at a competent level of nursing care and demonstrate a competent and professional level of behavior in his/her role as a RN. The American Nurses Associations (ANA) scope and standards of practice are exemplified within the position description. The Registered Nurse is responsible for utilizing the nursing process to provide nursing care for the patient. He/she assumes responsibility and accountability for his/her individual actions and outcomes of patient care delivered on his/her shift.

• Provide care for patients with heart and pulmonary illnesses
• Step-down unit from the ICU

Education and/or Experience

• Graduate from a CCNE or NLN accredited nursing program is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of South Dakota and/or meeting the requirements of multi-state licensure required.
• Certification in specialty encouraged.
• Membership in a professional organization encouraged.

Work Schedule

• Day/Night Shifts; PRN (as needed)

Pay

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

• $32.00 - $46.50 per hour

What Makes Avera Special?