RN New Grad December 2026 | Avera Heart Hospital
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Avera is hiring a RN New Grad December 2026 | Avera Heart Hospital. The RN New Grad at Avera Heart Hospital performs assessments, develops, implements, and evaluates patient care plans. This role involves administering medications and treatments, directing and monitoring non-licensed personnel, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe and accurate care delivery. The RN also performs technical services, maintains patient safety and confidentiality, and takes responsibility for patient specimen testing and equipment maintenance under Laboratory direction.
Key focus areas include Perform assessments, Develop a plan of care, and Implement and evaluate the care.
Successful candidates bring Graduate Of Nursing Program, Registered Nurse Licensure, and BLS Certification. Important skills include Performing Assessments, Developing Plan Of Care, Implementing Care, Evaluating Care, Administering Medications, and Administering Treatments. Preferred (not required): Adult Acute Care, Cardiology Nursing, and Cardiovascular Nursing.
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Location:
Sioux Falls, SD
Worker Type:
Regular
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.
Position Highlights
Position Summary:
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
At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.
The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444.
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Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
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