Registered Nurse (RN) | Cancer Institute Laboratory
Company: Avera Health
Location: Valley Springs
Posted on: March 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Location: Avera McKennan Hospital Worker Type: Regular Work
Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Pay Range: The pay
range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent
upon experience. $27.75 - $41.25 Position Highlights May be
eligible for a $3000 sign on bonus This nurse will complete venous
and central lab specimen collections for the oncology patient
population. This position is located in the Prairie Center and
serves the Avera Cancer Institute clinic patients. Hours for the
position are 7:30 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday. This location
is closed on weekends and holidays. You Belong at Avera Be part of
a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of
Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you
matter. A Brief Overview The RN is responsible for the collection
of Line-Based specimens as well as peripheral vein phlebotomy. The
RN is responsible for providing front line evaluation of patient
condition presentation to ensure that any variance is brought to
the attention of the appropriate clinician in a timely manner in
accordance with established protocols. What you will do Provides
patient care by reviewing physician prescriptions; communicating
the nursing care plan and all pertinent information to other
members of the health care team; coordinating with other healthcare
providers; providing physical, emotional, psychological, and
spiritual support to patients, families, and friends; conferring
with physicians. Develops nursing care plans by obtaining medical
histories; examining patients; documenting patient physical
condition, psychological status, and influencing social factors;
conferring with family and friends; developing a nursing diagnosis;
establishing nursing care objectives; defining nursing
interventions, schedules, and timetables. Teaches healthcare
requirements by establishing patient care goals; instructing
patient, family, and friends to understand condition, medications,
and self-care skills; answering questions; providing information
and resources. Evaluates patient care by adhering to therapeutic
standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care
standards; reviewing patient records; noting changing conditions
and needs; re-evaluating care objectives; modifying nursing care
plan. Maintains safe, secure, and healthy patient care environment
by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication
administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance
regulations; adhering to organization standards and policies, and
to legal regulations; alerting others regarding potential concerns.
Documents patient care services by charting in patient and
department records. Keeps patient care equipment operating by
following operating instructions and established procedures;
troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing
preventive maintenance; calling for repairs. Keeps patient care
supplies ready by checking stock; anticipating needs; placing and
expediting orders; verifying receipt; stocking items. Maintains
competence in nursing capabilities outlined by leadership.
Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the
hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual
must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily
including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear,
understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These
requirements and those listed above are representative of the
knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential
job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job
functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue
hardship to the employer. Required Education,
License/Certification, or Work Experience: High School or GED
Equivalent Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing An active
license in the state of practice Upon Hire Preferred Education,
License/Certification, or Work Experience: Associate's Degree 1-3
years Experience working in a clinical environment. Expectations
and Standards Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s
mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve
patients, their families, and our community. Promote Avera’s values
of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. Uphold Avera’s
standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and
Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity. Maintain
confidentiality. Work effectively in a team environment,
coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a
productive and efficient environment. Comply with safety
principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but
not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if
applicable. Benefits You Need & Then Some Avera is proud to offer a
wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time
employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced,
healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and
into the future. PTO available day 1 for eligible hires. Up to 5%
employer matching contribution for retirement Career development
guided by hands-on training and mentorship Avera is an Equal
Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or
other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a
disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with
your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an
email to talent@avera.org .
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