Magnet Recognized: Avera McKennan Hospital University Health Center has received consecutive ANCC Magnet re-designations for meeting rigorous standards for nursing excellence and job satisfaction.

Culture: Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

You Belong at Avera: Competitive pay, free health insurance, and options for: Student Loan Repayment Program, sign-on bonuses, various shifts and career growth opportunities.

Every 3^rd weekend/holiday rotation!!!

What Makes Orthopedics Special?

• Safe Patient Ratios: 1 nursing professional: 4-5 patients
  • Zero tolerance for workplace violence, this team cares for YOU!!!
• NEW ORIENTATION MODEL
  • Become immersed in Ortho’s Tiered Skills Acquisition Model (tSAM) for orientation as a new grad RN! J
  • Within this evidenced-based model, expect orientation that is set up similar to how you went through nursing school.
  • Key Takeaways:
    • Caring for the whole nursing assignment from the start, but focused on specific aspects of nursing care to ensure mastery and comfort in job duties long-term
    • 8-week model; can offer additional orientation if needed
    • Every 1-2 weeks expect hands-on education time in which you’ll go through all materials in the previous tier of learning to understand the WHY behind your job duties!!!
• Career Growth: You have the opportunity to go beyond licensure and employment requirements
  • Educational Simulation
  • RN Committee Membership
  • Professional Achievement Program
  • Leadership Development
• New In-Unit Massage Chair for all ortho staff!!!