Careers at Avera Holy Family Hospital

The essence of medicine lies in one human being caring for another. We call this spirit Caring for Life. It is the foundation of our health ministry.

Avera Holy Family Hospital is located in the city of Estherville, Iowa, a community of 6,500 people. It's 20 minutes from the Lake Okoboji resort area. Enjoy all the dining, water sports, and activities a resort area offers, while living in a quiet rural setting. Northwest Iowa is also known for great hunting and fishing opportunities.

Open Positions

May 21, 2012

RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

Dayshift position  36-40 hours per week to include rotating weekends, holidays, and call.  Responsibilities to include caring for both inpatients and outpatients including Emergency Room, OB, and Medical Clinic.  Must be a graduate of an approved school of Respiratory Therapy.  Current NBRC registration status and/or license according to State Law required.  BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, and Dependent Adult and Child Abuse certification required within six months of employment.  Hospital RT experience preferred but will consider all applicants.  Benefit eligible.

DIETITIAN

PRN position to support staff scheduling.  Will be responsible for assessing, planning, evaluation and directing the medical nutrition therapy needs of inpatients, outpatients, rehab and community based patients.  Must be registered dietitian or registration eligible, with qualifications to attain Iowa licensure.

REGISTERED NURSE

Weekend package position working 4 out of 6 weekends Friday-Sunday.  Rotating 12 hour shifts.  Seeking applicants willing to work two or more of the following areas: Med/Surg, SCU, ER, OB.  Experience preferred, but will consider all applicants.  Benefit eligible.

REGISTERED NURSE

Full time position working rotating 12 hour shifts starting at 7P and 7A.  Will include every third weekend. Friday-Sunday and every other holiday.  Seeking applicants willing to work two or more of the following areas: Med/Surg, SCU, ER, OB.  Experience preferred, but will consider all applicants.  Benefit eligible.

REGISTERED NURSE

PRN positions working rotating 12 hour shifts starting at 7P and 7A.  Seeking applicants willing to work two or more of the following areas: Med/Surg, SCU, ER, OB.  Experience preferred, but will consider all applicants. 

PATIENT MEAL SERVICE & HOUSEKEEPING

PRN position working both day and afternoon shifts to offer staffing and scheduling support. Patient Meal Service prepares meal trays for our patients and assists with dishes. Housekeeping responsibilities for both Clinic and Hospital.  Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.  Experience in healthcare food service and housekeeping preferable.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/M/F/D/V.

Pre-employment Drug Screen Required.