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Registered Nurse (RN) -Short Stay Unit

Avera Health

Sioux Falls, SD 57105

Posted/Updated: 28 days ago

Job Description

Join the RN Nursing team at Avera!

  • This position may be eligible for a $6,000 Sign on Bonus!

Magnet Recognized:  Avera McKennan Hospital & 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, free health insurance, and options for: Student Loan Repayment Program, sign-on bonuses, various shifts and career growth opportunities.

This position may be eligible for a $6000 Sign-On Bonus!!! 

What Makes Short Stay Special?

  • Safe Patient Ratios: 1 nursing professional: 4-5 patients
    • Zero tolerance for workplace violence, this team cares for YOU!!!
  • 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.
  • Unit Demographics
    • 12-bed observational unit
      • Wide variety of patient types!!! Goal for patients is <2 days “Length of Stay”
        • Non-emergent chest pain, ERCP, TIA, kidney stones, 24-hour EEG, long-term trials, appendectomy’s, generalized dizziness and/or weaknesses w/o a known root cause
        • Preferred med/surg and orthopedics overflow unit
      • Preferred overflow unit for stroke patients – ALL staff are NIH certified, team works hand-in-hand with neurology providers

If you are a nurse that….

  • Wants to know they are practicing in a safe work environment? Then come to Short Stay at McKennan! You can expect a consistent patient ratio of 1:4 or 1:5 at most. The leaders here care about YOU, and will do whatever it takes to ensure that ratio remains optimal for your ability to not only care for your patients, but yourself in your practice.
  • Is looking for a teamwork focused environment, this is the perfect fit for YOU! Team members are very cohesive, and operate as one, collective team. Maria and Elizabeth do an excellent job bringing their people together.
  • Wants a readily available support, and to be heard? Then this is the unit for you!!! Maria, and Elizabeth, are true nursing leaders and are ready to take action to best support you and your patients when needed. Elizabeth, the unit supervisor, even works 2-3 floor shifts per schedule – they are present, and well-equipped to be practicing nursing professionals alongside YOU.
  • Desires diversity and a fulfilling experience in the cares you offer your patient-load? Then look no further than Short Stay!!! You can anticipate a melting pot of patient types that will not only offer you a dynamic work environment, but also the ability to exercise your full scope of nursing knowledge and education in your day-to-day operations.

Then this is the role for YOU!!!

Work Schedule

  • Hours:
    • Registered Nurse - 7a-7:30p, 7p-7:30a – varied 50/50
      • Every other weekend/holiday rotation – weekends are Friday-Sunday
      • Anticipate growth to every 3rd weekend/holiday by 1-year
        • Resource nursing professionals move up to every 4th weekend!!!
      • (3) 12-hour shifts per week
    • $3 SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL is available for hours worked between 7p and 7a, $2 on weekends, and $5 on weekend nights!!!

Pay

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

  • $30.50 - $45.25 per hour

Awards and Affiliations

***Avera McKennan has been named a 5-star hospital by CMS, a Top-100 Hospital, and Top-15 Healthcare System by IBM Watson***.

  • Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers 2019 – No. 1 in South Dakota and in the Top 20 in Minnesota
  • Platinum-Level Fit-Friendly Worksite by the American Heart Association
  • The Gold Seal of Approval by the Joint Commission
  • Avera McKennan has been designated a MAGNET facility 5-times in a row!!
Job Requirements
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.
Avera Health
Whitney Martens
1000 East 41st Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
6053224858

 

Avera offers great employee benefits.
• Competitive pay ranges • A full lineup of life, health and dental insurance • Generous paid-time off (PTO) package • Tuition assistance • Employee health and wellness program