Make a positive impact working as a nurse. Avera welcomes you to bring your passion for helping patients to join our mission of transforming the health of people and communities. Our team of compassionate nurses deliver award-winning care. Here, you’re valued for being you and sharing your gift of caring for others. It’s a hard job — which is why we support you with great pay, benefits and and mission-focused coworkers invested in your success and professional development.
Many of our nursing careers offer:
- Sign-on incentives
- Flex nurse schedules
- Great pay and benefits
- Advancement opportunities
- Student loan repayment program
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education
Explore Roles for Nurses
Nurses are critical in providing comfort, compassion and care to our patients. You’ll find nurses like you throughout our health ministry in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, patient homes or working behind the scenes to coordinate our best delivery of care. Nurses take part in long-term care, at-home care, pediatrics, orthopedics, oncology, behavioral health — almost every specialty and subspecialty.
Rural Registered Nurses
Rural nurses have close ties to the communities they serve through every day interactions. Along with a passion for small-town living, their practice often gives them a good amount of autonomy and independence due to fewer patient numbers spread out over larger areas. The best rural nurses are generalists who enjoy many different aspects of nursing and have a strong background caring for a wide range of age groups and diverse cultures.
Most rural nurses will work from a clinic or regional hospital while others may be based out of a rural critical access hospital. Some may travel town to town as a home health nurse. Hear firsthand from an Avera rural nurse on her journey growing and practicing her skills in South Dakota.
Certification, Licensure & Registration:
- Current RN license in the state(s) where practicing is required and/or meeting the requirements of multi-state licensure.
- Certifications for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and basic life support (BLS) are sometimes required.
Open Rural RN Roles
Registered Nurse
A registered nurse (RN) provides substantial care for patients while educating them on managing health. RNs oversee LPNs and CNAs. They have a wide scope of responsibilities that include creating nursing care plans, administering medications, performing diagnostic tests and providing treatments.
Certification, Licensure & Registration:
- Current RN license in the state(s) where practicing is required and/or meeting the requirements of multi-state licensure.
- Certifications for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and basic life support (BLS) are sometimes required.
Open RN Roles
Licensed Practical Nurse
A licensed practical nurse (LPN) works under the direction of an RN or doctor to assist in caring for patients. LPNs are the eyes and ears for physicians while collecting critical information to help build care plans. Some responsibilities include monitoring patient health, administering primary care and ensuring the comfort of patients while communicating clearly to them regarding their care.
Education & Experience:
- Graduate of a licensed practical nursing curriculum or its equivalent.
- 1-2 years of experience is often preferred.
Certification, Licensure & Registration:
- Current LPN license in the state(s) where practicing is required and/or meeting the requirements of multi-state licensure.
- Certifications for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and basic life support (BLS) are sometimes required.
Open LPN Roles
Certified Nursing Assistant
A certified nursing assistant (CNA) works under the direction of an RN to maintain comfort and well-being of the patient. CNAs are essential in nearly every health care setting, including hospital, home health care and long-term care facilities. Some responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, weight, height and intake and output as directed.
Education & Experience:
No prior medical education or experience necessary.
Certification, Licensure & Registration:
- A 75-hour CNA course from an accredited program is required.
- Certifications in advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and basic life support (BLS) are a plus.
Open CNA Roles
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