Avera Health·Sioux Falls, South Dakota
The RN is responsible for performing patient assessments, developing and implementing care plans, and administering medications and treatments. They also direct non-licensed personnel and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe patient care delivery.
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. Work Schedule: Flexible schedules to cover all shifts and weekends, as hospital needs demand. Education/Experience: Graduate of a nursing program. Minimum of one-year adult, acute care with cardiology/cardiovascular nursing preferred. Licensure/Certification: 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. A minimum of one year of adult acute care experience in cardiology/cardiovascular nursing is preferred, along with BLS and ACLS certifications.
Market context
In South Dakota, inpatient RN roles at specialty hospitals are typically driven by ongoing needs for experienced acute care nurses, especially those with cardiology exposure. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a current RN license, adult acute care experience, and timely completion of BLS, ACLS, and related certifications. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare expectations, then confirm your licensure and certification timeline before applying.
