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Nursing Assistant | PRN

Avera Health·Gettysburg, South Dakota

$20 - $26/hrPart TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 24 days ago
Practice for this role

Nursing Assistant | PRN · $20 - $26/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • -25% vs. median posted rate for nursing roles in South Dakota ($26.25/hr, n=836)
  • 8 similar openings in the Gettysburg area · median $27.00/hr
$3.00/hr · lowesthighest · $125/hr
this role: $19.75/hrmedian $26.25/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 836 posted nursing roles in South Dakota rates. This role sits in the 25th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 25% below the South Dakota median for nursing roles.

Provide direct personal care and assistance with activities of daily living to residents in a skilled nursing facility. Monitor vital signs, document patient status, and support the multidisciplinary team to maintain resident health and safety.

Location

  • Avera
  • Oahe
  • Manor
  • Worker
  • Type:
  • PRN
  • Work
  • Shift: Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends (United
  • States of
  • America)
  • Pay
  • Range: The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $19.75 - $26.00 Position Highlights Pay scale $21.00 - $26.00/hr Varied shifts as needed; PRN 💡 Position Highlights 🎓 No Experience? No Problem! Paid training + certification costs covered ❤️
  • Job
  • Satisfaction: Build meaningful relationships with residents and families 💵 Caregiver career path and learn as you earn 🕒 Work Schedule 🌞
  • Shift: Variable; can discuss during an interview 📅 Every other weekend & holiday ⏳ This position PRN, which means it does not have benefits, but is an excellent opportunity for students or as a second job for adults! You Belong at Avera Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Accountable for providing direct, personal care and services to residents in the skilled nursing facility, which meet the physical, academical, social and spiritual needs on a daily basis to maintain and improve their highest level of independent function.

What you will do

Provides assistance to residents with their activities of daily living Performs routine duties and non-routine duties as directed by nursing staff.

This may include but not limited to assisting patients with bathing and dressing needs, shaving, oral hygiene, bed making, transfers into and out of bed, repositioning, toileting needs, serving and collecting food trays, encouraging and/or assisting with feeding, answering call lights, insuring a clean environment, transporting patients upon admission and dismissal, assisting with ambulation and orienting/reorienting of resident to the facility environment to insure resident safety.

Performs blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration and weight.

Documents concise and factual information on the appropriate forms.

Performs or assists residents in performing specific medical care activities in accordance with established policy and procedure to contribute to the patient's plan of care.

This includes assisting residents in performing restorative exercises, collecting specimens as directed by nursing staff.

Requirements

Must obtain Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification within 120 days of hire. High school diploma or GED and less than one year of related experience are preferred.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Communication
  • Compassionate Care
  • Patient Safety
  • Infection Control
  • Vital Signs Monitoring
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Transport
  • Medical Documentation
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
  • Restorative Exercises

Benefits

  • Paid Training
  • Certification Costs Covered

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$20 - $26/hr
Location
Gettysburg, South Dakota
Posted
Aug 17, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Avera Health

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IndustryNon-profit Organizations
TypeNonprofit
Size1 employee
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Assessing and documenting completed cares.

Provide feedback to nursing staff immediately on status or changes in patient conditions, pain management, and other important concerns.

Assists with restocking supplies and maintaining appropriate work environment in unit including cleaning procedures.

Participates in providing emotional, educational and spiritual support for families.

Complies with all aspects of resident rights including confidentiality and privacy.

Reports all allegations of resident abuse or misappropriation of resident property.

Understanding and following established policy and procedures related to fire, tornado, evacuation, disaster plan, universal precautions, infection control procedures, hazardous and chemical communication program.

Maintains an environment that is clean and safe for all residents, families and staff.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Licensing Board in the state of practice within 120 Days

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: High School or GED Equivalent Less than 1 year Related experience or training

Expectations and Standards

  • Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
  • Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
  • Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
  • Maintain confidentiality.
  • Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
  • Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

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 categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org.

Market context

Nursing support roles in South Dakota

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.

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