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Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedic Trauma Unit - August/May 2024 and May 2025 New Grads

Avera Health

Sioux Falls, SD 57105

Posted/Updated: 2 days ago

Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedic Trauma Unit - May/August 2024 and May 2025 New Grads

 

Avera McKennan Hospital

Orthopedic Unit

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Full Time

Day/Night Shift

Every 3rd weekend/Holiday; (72hrs/2wks)

Join the RN Nursing team at Avera!

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.

What Makes Orthopedics Special?

  • Safe Patient Ratios: 1 nursing professional: 4-5 patients
    • Zero tolerance for workplace violence, this team cares for YOU!!!
  • NEW ORIENTATION MODEL 
    • Become immersed in Ortho’s “Tiered Skills Acquisition Model” (tSAM) for orientation as a new grad RN! J
    • Within this evidenced-based model, expect orientation that is set up similar to how you went through nursing school.
    • Key Takeaways:
      • Caring for the whole nursing assignment from the start, but focused on specific aspects of nursing care to ensure mastery and comfort in job duties long-term
      • 8-week model; can offer additional orientation if needed
      • Every 1-2 weeks expect hands-on education time in which you’ll go through all materials in the previous tier of learning to understand the WHY behind your job duties!!!
  • Career Growth: You have the opportunity to go beyond licensure and employment requirements
    • Educational Simulation
    • RN Committee Membership
    • Professional Achievement Program
    • Leadership Development

Work Schedule

  • Hours:
    • Registered Nurse - 7a-7:30p, 7p-7:30a (every 3rd weekend & holiday); varied shifts between days/nights
    • $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. 

  • $32.00 - $46.50 per hour

 

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
3900 W Avera Dr
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
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