Join the team at Avera!
Award Winning Health Care: Avera has been named among the nation's 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of America's Best-in-State Employers and Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME.
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, front-loaded PTO and options for free health insurance, sign-on bonuses, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth
Avera is currently seeking Registered Nurses (RN) looking to deliver the best possible nursing care in Avera's patient-focused settings.
Position Highlights:
- Positive Work Environment: Be part of an organization where we practice the mission in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care.
- If this is your passion, we would love to have you consider joining our team driven to provide quality care services with a compassionate Christian culture.
- Avera St. Mary's Named Top 20 Rural Community Hospital
- Learn more about the Avera St. Mary's and Pierre community!
- Avera Named One Of The Top 15 Health Systems In The Nation
Job Summary
- Under the direction of the Same Day/PACU Manager and Director of Operative Services, is responsible for the delivery of patient care within the preop/postop and PACU areas according to the philosophy and objectives of this institution.
- Serves as a member of the surgery team by scheduling and coordinating the flow of patients.
- Ensures all information is collected that is needed from the physician and patients to facilitate the scheduling process.
- Completes Preop patient education by phone; answers patient questions and serves as a resource for scheduling in the operative services department/surgical clinic.
- Performs the primary functions of an R.N. administering preoperative instructions and is cross-trained to the SDS/PACU Unit.
- Meets the established standards of nursing practice.
- Adheres to nursing code of ethics and Avera St. Mary's Hospital Mission Statements.
Education and/or Experience
- A minimum of 1 year experience in hospital nursing is preferred.
- Participates in educational conferences, and updates and maintains current professional clinical competency related to areas of responsibilities.
- Certification according to American Heart Association Standards in BLS, ACLS and PALS is required within 6 months of employment.
- Attends all mandatory hospital and departmental meetings and in-services.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of South Dakota.
Work Schedule
- Monday-Friday: day shift, with wknd/hol/call rotation; 80hrs/2wks
Pay
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
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