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.

**Every 3^rd weekend/holiday rotation!!!**

What Makes Orthopedics Special?

• Safe Patient Ratios: 1 nursing professional: 4-5 patients
  • Zero tolerance for workplace violence, this team cares for YOU!!!
• NEW ORIENTATION MODEL 
  • Become immersed in Ortho’s “Tiered Skills Acquisition Model” (tSAM) for orientation as a new grad RN! J
  • Within this evidenced-based model, expect orientation that is set up similar to how you went through nursing school.
  • Key Takeaways:
    • Caring for the whole nursing assignment from the start, but focused on specific aspects of nursing care to ensure mastery and comfort in job duties long-term
    • 8-week model; can offer additional orientation if needed
    • Every 1-2 weeks expect hands-on education time in which you’ll go through all materials in the previous tier of learning to understand the WHY behind your job duties!!!
• Career Growth: You have the opportunity to go beyond licensure and employment requirements
  • Educational Simulation
  • RN Committee Membership
  • Professional Achievement Program
  • Leadership Development
• New In-Unit Massage Chair for all ortho staff!!! 

If you are an aspiring nurse that….

• Wants to know they are practicing in a safe work environment? Then come to Orthopedics at McKennan! You can expect a consistent patient ratio of 1:4 or 1:5 at most. The leaders here care about YOU, and will do whatever it takes to ensure that ratio remains optimal for your ability to not only care for your patients, but yourself in your practice.

• Is looking for a teamwork focused environment, this is the perfect fit for YOU! Team members are very cohesive, and operate as one, collective team. Maria, Kelsey, and Stephanie, do an excellent job bringing their people together.

• Wants a readily available support, and to be heard? Then this is the unit for you!!! Maria, Kelsey, and Stephanie, are true nursing leaders and are ready to take action to best support you and your patients when needed. Kelsey and Stephanie (unit supervisors) even work 2-3 floor shifts per schedule – they are present, and well-equipped to be practicing nursing professionals alongside YOU.

• Desires complexity and diversity in the cares you offer your patient-load? Then look no further than Orthopedics!!! A multitude of patient types are found on the unit; from hip fractures, to amputees, knee replacements, motor vehicle accident traumas, and so on, know that this unit will keep you on your toes and engaged in continuous learning!

Then this is the role for YOU!!!

***this is an image of a typical inpatient room on the Orthopedic Unit at Avera McKennan!!!***

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.

Work Schedule

• Hours:
  • Registered Nurse - 7a-7:30p, 7p-7:30a (every 3rd weekend & holiday); 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

What Makes Avera Special?