Join the RN Nursing team at Avera Sign On Bonus of up to $15,000 available for eligible applicants 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, front-loaded PTO and options for free health insurance, Student Loan Repayment Program, sign-on bonuses, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth. About our Programs : The Avera Adolescent Addiction Care Program is designed to be an age-appropriate residential treatment facility. Residents receive a tailor-made recovery program based on their personal needs with a focus on healthy coping skills. The Avera Behavioral Health Adolescent & Child Units are designed to be a structured and age-appropriate therapeutic environment for adolescents and children to learn to understand problems, use healthy coping skills and set and complete goals. You will enjoy this Behavioral Health setting if you are Nurse that: Has a passion for working with adolescents on their addiction recovery path. Is dynamic and flexible Enjoys the ability to work in multiple patient care settings (Addiction Care with cross training to the Child/Adolescent Program) Enjoys patient focused care with a team that is dedicated to quality patients outcomes Has a passion for helping patients with conditions such as Addiction, Anxiety Disorders, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and Depression or Suicidal behavior. Appreciates an active, challenging care environment that requires critical thinking. Values autonomous professional nursing practice . Possesses motivation to help create and deliver high-quality patient care in an energizing team environment. Position Highlights: This position is cross trained to work in Adolescent Addiction, Adolescent Program and Child Program Adolescent Addition is a 8 bed residential program Adolescent program is a 40 bed unit Child unit is a 14 bed unit Opportunity to meet 70 coworkers Opportunity to change lives of both Adolescent and Children Self-scheduling program Student Loan Repayment: This Registered Nurse (RN) position may be 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. Job Summary The R.N.'s purpose is to provide quality nursing care to our patients and to supervise the staff working with the R.N. to coordinate cares with ancillary staff, and to communicate effectively with the physician to ensure quality patient care. 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. Strongly encouraged to complete life-saving education specific to specialty area. Licensure/Certification/Registration Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of South Dakota and/or meeting the requirements of multi-state licensure required. Certification in specialty encouraged. Membership in a professional organization encouraged. Work Schedule 12-Hour Day/Evening/Night shifts, every other weekend, every other holiday; 48 hours every 2 weeks Pay The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $32.00 - $46.50 per hour What Makes Avera Special? Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health - Adolescent Unit at Avera Behavioral Health Center summary: As a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Behavioral Health Adolescent Unit at Avera, you will provide quality care to adolescents struggling with addiction and mental health issues. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team focused on creating positive patient outcomes while enjoying a supportive work environment with competitive benefits and opportunities for growth. This role involves supervising staff, coordinating patient care, and working in a dynamic and challenging setting. Keywords: Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health, Adolescent Care, Addiction Recovery, Mental Health, Patient Care, Nursing Excellence, Teamwork, Healthcare, Nursing Jobs