Registered Nurse; RN | and New Grads

Location

Avera Queen of Peace Hospital

Regular

Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays (United States of America)

$31.00 - $48.50 per hour (actual rate dependent upon experience).

Avera welcomes new graduates to start their nursing careers in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment. This role offers a sign‑on bonus of $15,000.00 and opportunities for growth and student loan repayment through our repayment program.

• Provides patient care by reviewing physician prescriptions and communicating the nursing care plan and all pertinent information to other members of the health care team.
• Coordinates with other healthcare providers to deliver comprehensive care.
• Develops nursing care plans by obtaining medical histories, examining patients, and documenting physical condition, psychological status, and influencing social factors.
• Creates nursing diagnoses, establishes care objectives, and defines interventions, schedules, and timetables.
• Teaches healthcare requirements by establishing patient care goals and instructing patients, families, and friends to understand conditions, medications, and self‑care skills.
• Answers questions and provides information and resources to support patient education.
• Evaluates patient care by adhering to therapeutic standards, measuring outcomes, reviewing records, and re‑evaluating care objectives as needed.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy patient care environment in compliance with infection‑control policies, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Keeps patient care equipment operational by following established procedures, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
• Ensures patient care supplies are ready by checking stock, anticipating needs, placing orders, verifying receipt, and stocking items.
• Maintains competence in nursing capabilities outlined by leadership.

• Must be able to work the hours specified and perform each essential job function satisfactorily, including visual acuity and effective communication.
• Must hold an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice upon hire.
• Preferred: 1–3 years of experience working in a clinical environment.

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles.
• Promote 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 workflow with other team members to ensure a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA where applicable.

Benefits include paid time off available day one for eligible hires; up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement; career development guided by hands‑on training and mentorship; and a broad range of health and wellness benefits to support balanced, healthy lives.

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.