Avera Health·Sioux Falls, South Dakota
The RN is responsible for performing patient assessments, developing and implementing care plans, and administering medications. They collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe delivery of care and oversee non-licensed personnel.
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Work Shift: Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays (United States of America)
At Avera Heart Hospital, you’re not just joining a workplace – you’re becoming part of a family. With more than 700 dedicated employee, we deliver care that truly makes a difference. Our commitment to excellence has earned us the distinction of being one of only a handful of hospitals nationwide – out of more than 4,000 – to achieve a double 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
This professional staff person is responsible for performing assessments, developing a plan of care, implementing and evaluating the care.
The RN administers medications and treatments as ordered by physicians and in keeping with the current clinical nursing practice.
The RN is responsible for directing, monitoring and evaluating the care delegated to non-licensed personnel.
As a member of the interdisciplinary care team, the RN works collaboratively with the other members to assure the safe and accurate delivery of care.
In addition, the RN performs a range of technical services in a cross-functional mode to comprehensively serve patient needs.
Maintains patient safety and confidentiality at all times.
Assumes, under the direction of the Laboratory, responsibility for patient specimen testing, quality control, quality improvement, and equipment maintenance.
Flexible schedules to cover all shifts and weekends, as hospital needs demand.
Graduate of a nursing program. Minimum of one-year adult, acute care with cardiology/cardiovascular nursing preferred.
Registered Nurse with current state licensure or licensure from a state within the Nursing Compact. Additional certifications are required as follows: BLS within 30 days of employment for all RNs, ACLS within one year of employment for RNs with the home department or cross trained in: PCU, ED, Cath Lab, Outpatient Services or Phase II Outpatient Cardiac Rehab, PALS or ENPC within one year of employment for RNs with ED as their home department
Candidates must be a graduate of a nursing program and hold a current state or compact RN license. BLS certification is required within 30 days, with ACLS or PALS/ENPC required within one year depending on the department.
Market context
In South Dakota, nursing support roles such as CNA and Medication Aide positions are often sought in long-term care and related facility settings, where dependable staffing is important. Competition can center on active certifications, comfort with hands-on care, and experience in similar environments. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, and if you apply, emphasize your certifications and any facility-based experience.
