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Avera McKennan Nursing

Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center offers a diverse selection of nursing opportunities for people interested in hospital, clinic or long-term care positions. Read our nursing philosophy.

Our nursing staff is proud to work at the 36th Magnet Hospital in the nation and the first in the Dakotas. We have received the Magnet Nursing Services recognition award - the highest honor in nursing - from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

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Being recognized for this status demonstrates our excellence in patient care and professional nursing practice.

We continually strive to improve patient care, make research and educational opportunities available to our nursing staff and honor nurses for their dedication to outstanding professional practice. Join us in our mission of Caring For Life!

Contact Our Team!

Contact Human Resources for more information about joining our dedicated nursing professionals by calling 605-322-7850 or sending email to hr@mckennan.org.

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National Award for Innovative Hiring Practices

Avera McKennan won honorable mention in the "Team Spirit" category in Modern Healthcare's 17th annual Spirit of Excellence awards.
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A Message From Our Leaders

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Watch a message about service excellence.

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Watch a message about our mission.