Join the RN Nursing team at Avera! 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. Position Highlights:
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.
If this is your passion, we would love to have you consider joining our team driven to provide quality care services with a compassionate Christian culture.
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Job Summary
Care for critically and chronically ill patients and create a supportive environment.
Educate patients about treatment options, procedures and particularities of the disease and keep up to date with new treatment methods.
Assess patient’s physical and emotional conditions, medical history, health habits and practices and document in patient’s medical record.
Triage patient problems and assist in the evaluation of symptoms and initiation of interventions as ordered by the physician or nurse practitioner.
Administer subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous medications as ordered using the correct medication, dosage/amount, route, time and technique.
Proficient in technical skills as follows but not limited to: venipuncture, IV starts, access and maintenance of implanted ports, Hickman catheters, intraperitoneal ports and PICC lines. Able to assist physician or nurse practitioner with intrathecal chemotherapy administration and lumbar punctures.
Education and/or Experience
Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
A minimum of one year of oncology nursing experience is desirable, but not required.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
Current license from the State of South Dakota Board of Nursing.
CPR certification required.
OCN and ACLS certifications preferred.
Work Schedule
Varied Shifts; PRN
Pay
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$26.25 - $39.25 per hour
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