Registered Nurse (RN) - CVS & Pulm - New Grads

Company: Avera McKennan Hospital
Location: Hartford
Posted on: November 20, 2023

Job Description:

All 2023/May-Aug 2024 -New Grads are welcome to apply





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.

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Avera is currently seeking Registered Nurses (RN) looking to deliver the best possible nursing care in Avera's patient-focused settings.

Position Highlights:

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• Student Loan Repayment: This Registered Nurse (RN) position is eligible for -Avera's -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.
  
• 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 and become nationally certified. -
  
• 51 bed unit -(16 pulmonary acute step down ICU beds)
  
• Fast-paced unit with 200 total staff
  
• Opportunities for self-scheduling
  
• Advancement opportunities as a Resource Nurse, Clinical Nurse Educator and other Leadership roles.
  
• Opportunity for straight night or weekend contract available
  
• Safe patient ratios: - One nursing professional: -3-4 patients on day shift; 4-5 patients on night shift
  
  
  Job Summary
  
  The Department of Nursing at Avera McKennan requires all nurses to practice at a competent level of nursing care and demonstrate a competent and professional level of behavior in his/her role as a RN. The American Nurses Associations (ANA) scope and standards of practice are exemplified within the position description. - The Registered Nurse is responsible for utilizing the nursing process to provide nursing care for the patient. - He/she assumes responsibility and accountability for his/her individual actions and outcomes of patient care delivered on his/her shift.
  
  Education and/or Experience
  
  
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  • Graduate from nursing program in -2022/2023.
    
    
    Licensure/Certification/Registration
    
    
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    • Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of South Dakota and/or meeting the requirements of multi-state licensure required.
      
    • Provide care for patients with heart and pulmonary illnesses
      
    • Certification in specialty preferred
      
      
      Work Schedule
      
      
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      • Hours:
        
        
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        • 7a-7:30p, 7p-7:30a; 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. -
          
          
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          • $30.50 - $45.25 per hour
            
            
            Awards and Affiliations
            
            
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            • 15 Top Health Systems in 2021 and 2019 by IBM Watson Health based on quality and patient satisfaction data.
              
            • 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!!
              
              
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