Content Management Systems (CMS), Department of Health and Human Services, Health Education, Health Plan, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Identify Issues, Infection Control, Leadership, Legal, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Loan Payoffs, Medical Records, Medication Administration, Medications, Nursing, OSHA, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Prescription Drugs, Preventative Maintenance, Procedure Development, Psychology, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulations, Safety Compliance, Set Goals, Standards of Care, Student Loans, Team Player, The Joint Commission (TJC), Treatment Evaluation
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The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
Position Highlights
- Hours: 7pm-7am & 7am-7pm; 48hrs/2wks; Every 3rd weekend/holiday
- Student Loan Repayment: This position may be eligible for Averas 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.
- LPN pay scale: $24.50 - $29.13 - $33.75
- RN pay scale: $32.50 - $40.50 - $48.50
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.
- Provides 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.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing: An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire
- 1-3 years Experience working in a clinical environment
- Commitment to the daily application of Averas mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
- Promote Averas values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
- Uphold Averas 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 talent@avera.org.