Registered Nurse (RN) | Operating Room

Location Avera St Luke's Hospital Worker Type Regular Work Shift Primarily days with night, weekend and holiday on-call involvement (United States) Pay Range $33.50 - $46.50 Position Highlights Student Loan Repayment Program – $167 extra monthly payment, up to $10,000, to help pay loans. Sign‑On Bonus – up to $20,000 for staff with 3+ years experience; up to $15,000 for new grads. Positive Work Environment – multidisciplinary, patient‑focused team. Career Growth – opportunity to advance beyond licensure and become nationally certified. A Brief Overview Delivers nursing care by developing a nursing diagnosis, establishing goals and interventions, providing physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, families, and friends, monitoring changes, and re‑evaluating care objectives. What You Will Do Provide patient care by reviewing physician prescriptions and coordinating with the health care team. Develop nursing care plans based on medical histories, examinations, and documented conditions. Teach patients, families, and friends about the condition, medications, and self‑care skills. Evaluate patient care against therapeutic standards and modify plans as needed. Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy environment by adhering to infection‑control policies, medication procedures, and controlled substance regulations. Document patient care services in records. Maintain equipment and supplies, troubleshoot, and perform preventive maintenance. Maintain competence in nursing capabilities as directed by leadership. Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the specified hours, perform all essential job functions satisfactorily, have adequate visual acuity, and communicate effectively. Reasonable accommodations may be provided. Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience Registered Nurse (RN) – active Board of Nursing license in state of practice upon hire. Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience 1‑3 years of experience working in a clinical environment. Expectations and Standards Commit to Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles. Promote compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. Uphold the CARE standards: Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement. Maintain confidentiality. Work effectively in a team, coordinating workflow. Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards such as CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA. Benefits Paid time off available day 1 for eligible hires. Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement. Career development through hands‑on training and mentorship. 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 protected categories. #J-18808-Ljbffr