Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Nurse Educator - Neuro Unit at Avera – Sioux Falls, South Dakota

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, sign-on bonuses, various shifts and career growth opportunities.

Avera is currently seeking Registered Nurses (RN) – Clinical Nurse Educator!

Position Highlights:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1!
• Options for Free Health Insurance!
• 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.

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.
• Additionally, the Clinical Nurse Educator serves as the primary resource for clinical skills and expert knowledge to nursing staff.
• He/she is a key player in developing and implementing competencies, orientating new staff members, and will work clinical shifts in order to support new staff and to maintain clinical competency.
• He/she assists with the multidisciplinary approach to achieve excellence and continuity of patient care with defined emphasis on formal and informal staff education and patient/family teaching.

Education and/or Experience

• Graduate from a CCNE or NLN accredited nursing program is strongly preferred.
• Graduate from an approved nursing program is acceptable.
• Associate Degree in Nursing required
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Two to three years of subspecialty care experience is 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.
• Strongly encouraged to complete life-saving education specific to specialty area.
• Membership in professional organization is preferred.
• Certified in specialty area of nursing practice is required within 12 months of hire.

Work Schedule

• Monday - Friday; 80 hours every 2 weeks
  • 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
  • Occasional weekend
  • Occasional call time

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

• $32.50 - $48.75 per hour

What Makes Avera Special?