Registered Nurse (RN) | Behavioral Health Adult C

Location Avera Behavioral Health Center – Sioux Falls Position Details Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays (United States of America) Pay Range: $32.50 - $48.50 (actual pay dependent upon experience) Position Highlights May be eligible for a Sign‑On Bonus up to $15,000 Nurses with 3+ years of experience receive every 3rd weekend and every other holiday Why Behavioral Health is Important? The Avera Behavioral Health Adult C Unit is designed to be a structured, therapeutic environment for adults to learn to understand their diagnosis, develop a Crisis Response Plan, use healthy coping skills and set and complete goals. Desired Qualities Enjoys patient‑focused care with a team dedicated to quality patient outcomes Likes working with the adult population Has a passion for helping patients with anxiety, depression, personality disorders, and suicidal behavior Appreciates an active, challenging care environment that requires critical thinking Values autonomous professional nursing practice Is motivated to help create and deliver high‑quality patient care in an energizing team environment What You Will Do Provides patient care by reviewing physician prescriptions; communicating the nursing care plan and all pertinent information to other members of the health‑care team; coordinating with other healthcare providers; providing physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, families, and friends; conferring with physicians Develops nursing care plans by obtaining medical histories; examining patients; documenting patient physical condition, psychological status, and influencing social factors; conferring with family and friends; developing a nursing diagnosis; establishing nursing care objectives; defining nursing interventions, schedules, and timetables Teaches healthcare requirements by establishing patient care goals; instructing patient, family, and friends to understand condition, medications, and self‑care skills; answering questions; providing information and resources Evaluates patient care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care standards; reviewing patient records; noting changing conditions and needs; re‑evaluating care objectives; modifying nursing care plan Maintains safe, secure, and healthy patient care environment by adhering to infection‑control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, controlled substance regulations, organization standards and policies, and legal regulations Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records Keeps patient care equipment operating by following operating instructions and established procedures; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs Keeps patient care supplies ready by checking stock; anticipating needs; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt; stocking items Maintains competence in nursing capabilities outlined by leadership Unit Highlights 26‑bed unit Opportunity to meet 60+ coworkers in a positive environment Opportunity to change lives of patients 1 RN for 7–8 patient ratio Flexible scheduling program Additional Opportunities Student Loan Repayment Program: each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster. Varied shifts; 72 hours / 2 weeks Essential Qualifications Must be able to work the hours specified. Must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily, including having visual acuity adequate for position duties and the ability to communicate effectively, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds. Required: Registered Nurse (RN) – Board of Nursing; active license in state of practice upon hire Preferred: 1–3 years of experience working in a clinical environment Expectations and Standards Commitment to daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and community. Promote Avera’s 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 and ensuring a productive and efficient environment. Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards including CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable. Benefits PTO available day 1 for eligible hires. Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement. Career development guided by hands‑on training and mentorship. EEO Statement 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. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call or send an email to . #J-18808-Ljbffr Avera Health