Nurse Specialist

4 weeks ago


Pierre, South Dakota, United States Avera Full time

Job Summary

The RN in the Special Care Unit will be knowledgeable in the care of the following age groups: Infant, Child, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric.

To include, but not limited to:

  • Respiratory conditions, Congestive Heart Failure and other cardiac conditions, Chest Pain, CVA, Diabetes Mellitus, Infectious Disease, Psychiatric Crisis, General Pain, Cancers, Traumas, Acutely Ill Medical Patients and Surgical Patients needing ICU monitoring.

All nursing care functions/responsibilities are based on the ANA standards.

Responsible for the compliance of Physician/Provider orders.

Adheres to the Nursing Code of Ethics, Avera's Mission and Avera's Service Excellence Standards.

Education and/or Experience

Graduate of Registered Nursing Education program.

3 years of experience required.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Participates in educational opportunities and updates/maintains current professional clinical competency related to areas of responsibilities.

Basic Life Support (BLS) is required for all patient care staff.

ACLS is required by 1 year of employment in ICU.

PALS is recommended but not required for employment in ICU.

Attends all mandatory hospital and departmental meetings and in-services.

TNCC required by one year of employment in ICU.

Certification in Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) within one year of employment. Certification requirements to be maintained while working in the department.

Work Schedule

Position requires 72 hours worked in a six-week schedule equating to 624 hours annually, not exceeding 1248 hours in a 12 month period.

Six weekends required annually.

Pay

Flat Rate pay of $50.00

What Makes Avera Special?

The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled.

Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at .

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Avera is an Equal Opportunity/
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