Love Where You Work:  Work at Avera where current employees rate their satisfaction at 94%. Join a team where the career opportunities are endless.

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.

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

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Position Highlights:

• This position may be eligible for up to a $10,000 sign on bonus with a two-year commitment!
• Ask about our Relocation Bonus!
• Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1!

• Options for Free Health Insurance!
• Career Growth opportunities with the largest employer in South Dakota.

• 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.
• Avera St. Mary's Named Top 20 Rural Community Hospital
• Learn more about the Avera St. Mary’s and Pierre community!
• Enjoy frequent Friday afternoons off!

Job Summary

• Utilizes the nursing process to provide for the delivery of professional nursing care
• Performs general nursing care of patients including administration of medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards and coordinates patient care activities for the clinic. Performs RN job functions including IV therapy, and other activities as permitted by RN scope of practice.
• Performs nursing assessment and evaluation of patients and documents information. Provides continuity of care through verbal and written communication.  Observes, records and reports patient’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to provider
• Prepares equipment and assists provider during procedures, treatments examinations, and testing.  Maintains exam rooms for necessary supplies, medications and cleanliness.

Education and/or Experience

• Graduate from a CCNE or NLN accredited nursing program is strongly preferred. Graduate from an approved nursing program is acceptable.
• 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

• Monday - Friday; 72 hours every 2 weeks
  • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Occasional urgent care evenings & weekend rotations
  • Occasional holiday

Pay

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

• $26.25 - $39.25 per hour

What Makes Avera Special?