Lead Surgical Trauma Nurse Practitioner
6 days ago
Avera McKennan Hospital offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including a sign-on bonus and student loan repayment program, to new graduate Registered Nurses (RNs) in their Surgical Trauma/Med Surg units.
The hospital prioritizes career growth through various advancement opportunities and a commitment to nursing excellence. As a registered nurse, you will provide competent patient care in a fast-paced unit while working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
All 2024 and May/Aug 2025 New Grads are welcome to apply
** Sign on Bonus of up to $15,000 / Sponsorships available for eligible applicants **
Join the Nursing Team at Avera
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, free health insurance, and options for: Student Loan Repayment Program, sign-on bonuses, various shifts and career growth opportunities..
Avera is currently seeking new graduate nurses looking to transition to a rewarding career.
Position Highlights:
- Student Loan Repayment: This Registered Nurse (RN) position is 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.
- 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.
- Career Growth: You have the opportunity to go beyond licensure and employment requirements and become nationally certified.
- 56 bed unit (12 ICU step down unit beds)
- Fast-paced unit providing opportunity to gain valuable experience and expand knowledge
- Opportunities for self-scheduling
- Advancement opportunities as a Resource Nurse, Clinical Nurse Educator and other Leadership roles.
- Safe patient ratios: One nursing professional: 3-4 patients on day shift; 4-5 patients on night shift
- Opportunity for straight night or weekend contract available
Job Summary-The Department of Nursing at Avera McKennan requires all nurses to practice at a competent level of nursing care and demonstrate a competent and professional level of behavior in his/her role as a RN. The American Nurses Associations (ANA) scope and standards of practice are exemplified within the position description. The Registered Nurse is responsible for utilizing the nursing process to provide nursing care for the patient. He/she assumes responsibility and accountability for his/her individual actions and outcomes of patient care delivered on his/her shift.
Education and/or Experience
- Graduate from a CCNE or NLN accredited nursing program is strongly preferred.
- 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.
- Certification in specialty preferred
Work Schedule
- Hours:
- 7:00a-7:30p, 7:00p-7:30a; varied shifts between days/nights
- $3 SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL is available for hours worked between 7p and 7a, $2 on weekends, and $5 on weekend nights
Pay
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
- $31.00 - $46.50 per hour
Awards and Affiliations
Avera McKennan has been designated a MAGNET facility 5-times in a row 15 Top Health Systems in 2021 and 2019 by IBM Watson Health based on quality and patient satisfaction data. Forbes list of America's Best-in-State Employers 2019 – No. 1 in South Dakota and in the Top 20 in Minnesota Platinum-Level Fit-Friendly Worksite by the American Heart Association The Gold Seal of Approval by the Joint Commission Avera McKennan has been designated a MAGNET facility 5-times in a rowWhat Makes Avera Special?
Why Nursing at Avera?
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