Description
*** This position may be eligible for a $6,000 Sign-On Bonus!!!***
**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 Orthopedic Trauma 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.
**Career Growth:** You have the opportunity to go beyond licensure and employment requirements
Educational Simulation
RN Committee Membership
Professional Achievement Program
Leadership Development
**New In-Unit Massage Chair for all Ortho staff!!!**
**If you are a nurse that....**
Wants to know they are practicing in a safe work environment? Then come to Orthopedics 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, Kelsey, and Stephanie, 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, Kelsey, and Stephanie, are true nursing **leaders** and are ready to take action to best support you and your patients when needed. Kelsey and Stephanie (unit supervisors) even work 2-3 floor shifts per schedule - they are present, and well-equipped to be practicing nursing professionals alongside YOU.
Desires complexity and diversity in the cares you offer your patient-load? Then look no further than Orthopedics!!! A multitude of patient types are found on the unit; from hip fractures, to amputees, knee replacements, motor vehicle accident traumas, and so on, know that this unit will keep you on your toes and engaged in continuous learning!
**Then this is the role for** **YOU!!!**
***this is an image of a typical inpatient room on the Orthopedic Unit at Avera McKennan!!!***
**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.
**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
**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!
**What Makes Avera Special? ()**
**Why Nursing at Avera?**
The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at.
Additional Notices:
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Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
Compensation Information:
$32.0 / Hourly - $32.0 / Hourly
Starting At: 32.0 Hourly
Up To: 46.5 Hourly
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