<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionDescription:
Blue Stone Therapy is certified as a Great Place to Work!
 
Blue Stone Therapy was founded in 2009 and provides contract physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology to communities in Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Our focus is to deliver optimal, individualized rehabilitation by highly skilled professional therapists while developing long-term partnerships between our staff and the communities they serve.
 
Are you passionate about enhancing lives? We are seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team! This is a unique hybrid opportunity to treat the pediatric population in the school based setting. That means no nights, weekends, or holidays required!
 
As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will work under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to assist with the delivery of physical therapy treatment interventions and services directly and indirectly, as outlined by an established treatment plan and in accordance with state practice guidelines.
 
Essential Key Job Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Provides therapeutic treatment in accordance with the patients’ established plan of care with a focus on functional and measurable outcomes.</li>
<li>Monitor patients' progress and report any changes to the Physical Therapist.</li>
<li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.</li>
</ul>
Requirements:
Education and Experience:
<ul>
<li>Successful completion of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.</li>
<li>Prior Pediatric experience preferred but not required! </li>
</ul>
 
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
<ul>
<li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills.</li>
<li>Ability to work well in a team environment.</li>
<li>Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.</li>
</ul>
 
License and Certification:
<ul>
<li>Current valid Physical Therapist Assistant license to practice in appropriate state.</li>
</ul>
 
Benefit Summary:
<ul>
<li>Comprehensive healthcare options (Medical, Dental, and Vision)</li>
<li>Flexible Spending and Health Saving Account options</li>
<li>401(k) with employer contribution</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Program</li>
<li>Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays</li>
<li>And so much more!</li>
</ul>
*Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program
 
 
Blue Stone Therapy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Pediatric Physical Therapist Assistant

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Location:
Avera Medical Group Neurology-Yankton
Worker Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Pay Range:
The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
$27.25 - $40.75
Position Highlights
Hours: Monday-Friday, Days; no weekend/holidays/overnights
Student Loan Repayment:&nbsp;This position may be eligible for&nbsp;Avera’s&nbsp;Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from&nbsp;Avera&nbsp;will help pay down your principal balance faster.
 You Belong at Avera
Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
 A Brief Overview Responsible for providing professional nursing care to patients and families. Communicates with physicians as well as other healthcare team members to provide excellent patient care.\n What you will do 
<ul>
<li>Performs general nursing care to patients. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards. Coordinates the patient care activities for the clinic.</li>
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<li>Prepares equipment and assists provider during procedures, treatments, examinations, and testing of patients.</li>
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<li>Observes, records, and reports patient’s condition and reactions to drugs and treatments to provider.</li>
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<li>Oversees appointment scheduling and ensures preferences are given to patients in emergency situations. Maintains timely flow of patients.</li>
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<li>Greets patients and prepares them for physical examination. Screens patients for appropriate information including obtaining the health history, taking vitals, and conducting a nursing assessment. Documents obtained information in patient chart. Instructs patient in collection of samples and tests.</li>
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<li>Responds to patient phone calls in a timely manner with appropriate input from the physician.</li>
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<li>Educates patients and families about diagnostic process, medications, nutrition, and maintenance of health and wellness.</li>
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<li>Suggests solutions to patient care crisis problems and complaints.</li>
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<li>Maintains exam rooms with necessary supplies and materials. Ensures cleanliness. Prepares list of medical supplies needed.</li>
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<li>Assures appropriate labeling of pathology specimens according to lab protocol as needed. Performs quality control and maintains records on all lab testing.</li>
</ul>
 Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer. Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: 
<ul>
<li>Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire </li>
</ul>
 Expectations and Standards 
<ul>
<li>Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.</li>
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<li>Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.</li>
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<li>Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.</li>
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<li>Maintain confidentiality.</li>
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<li>Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.</li>
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<li>Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.</li>
</ul>
 
Benefits You Need &amp; Then Some
Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.
<ul>
<li>
PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
</li>
<li>
Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan
</li>
<li>
Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
</li>
<li>
Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
</li>
</ul>
Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to <a href="mailto:talent@avera.org" target="_blank">talent@avera.org</a>.

Registered Nurse (RN ) | Neurology Clinic

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Home Instead is looking for caring and compassionate CAREGivers to become a part of our team and join our mission of enhancing the lives of aging adults throughout our community. Home Instead provides a variety of non-medical services that allow adults to remain in their home and meet the challenges of aging with dignity, care and compassion.
PART-TIME- WEEKENDS Duties include, but are not limited to:
<ul>
<li>Companionship and conversation</li>
<li>Light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation</li>
<li>Medication and appointment reminders</li>
<li>Assistance with grooming and bathing</li>
<li>Assistance with toileting and incontinence issues</li>
<li>Alzheimer’s Care</li>
</ul>
We have immediate shifts available. Find out more about this fulfilling career opportunity by calling our office at 605-996-0503, or visit our website at <a href="https://www.homeinstead.com/location/425/home-care-jobs/" target="_blank">https://www.homeinstead.com/location/425/home-care-jobs/</a>
Job Requirements
*No previous experience necessary - skills training provided by Home Instead* - Ability to treat and care for clients and their property with dignity and respect - Ability to communicate with clients in a friendly and congenial manner - Complete a criminal background check, DMV check and drug screen

CareGiver

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Location:
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital
Worker Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Pay Range:
The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
$19.75 - $48.00
Position Highlights
HOURS: 4:30AM-3PM &amp; 5AM-5PM; 48hrs/2wks; Every 3rd Saturday rotation; 1-2 holidays per year
Student Loan Repayment:&nbsp;This position may be eligible for&nbsp;Avera’s&nbsp;Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from&nbsp;Avera&nbsp;will help pay down your principal balance faster.
Dialysis Tech Requirements: HS DIploma or GED required, Diaysis certification required within 1 year upon hire
 You Belong at Avera
Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
 A Brief Overview Provides care and treatment to patients on maintenance dialysis Dialysis treatment is provided within the scope of nursing practice. Home dialysis nurses provide major portions of self- care and home dialysis training for dialysis patients and/or their caregivers. What you will do 
<ul>
<li>Performs and maintains knowledge and proficiency in technical skills for dialysis treatments.</li>
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<li>Provides oversight and delegation to department staff</li>
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<li>Understands and ensures compliance related to water room equipment operation and function.</li>
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<li>Complies with established departmental policies and procedures, scope of care, performance improvement activities, safety, environmental and infection control standards.</li>
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<li>Documents in the patient record according to departmental policy/procedure.</li>
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<li>Promotes and maintains documentation and an environment that is in compliance with state, federal, and regulatory agencies, including CMS/ESRD-Renal Network, and Quality Assurance and Process Improvement efforts.</li>
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<li>Coordinates care of patients in collaboration with Medical Director, Nephrologist, patients, families, other nursing staff and all ancillary departments.</li>
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<li>Acts as a patient/family advocate. Collaborates with the patient, family, and health care providers in providing patient care.</li>
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<li>Identifies patient/family learning needs. Develops, implements, and evaluates an educational plan for patients. Provides patient education related to, but not limited to, the dialysis process and procedures related to that process, including care and management of dialysis accesses.</li>
</ul>
 Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer. Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: 
<ul>
<li>Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire </li>
</ul>
 Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: 
<ul>
<li>Certified Hemodialysis Nurse (CHN) - Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology (BONENT) Upon Hire or</li>
<li>Certified Peritoneal Dialysis Nurse (CPDN) - Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology (BONENT) Upon Hire or</li>
<li>Certified Dialysis Nurse (CDN) - Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission (NNCC) Upon Hire or</li>
<li>Specialty Certification - The American Society of Histocompatibility &amp; Immunogenetics (ASHI) Upon Hire </li>
<li> Dialysis experience or critical care experience </li>
<li>1-3 years nursing experience if functioning as a home dialysis nurse and an additional 3 months experience in each of the specific modalities (hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis) for which the nurse will provide self-care training </li>
</ul>
 Expectations and Standards 
<ul>
<li>Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.</li>
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<li>Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.</li>
\n
<li>Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.</li>
\n
<li>Maintain confidentiality.</li>
\n
<li>Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.</li>
\n
<li>Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.</li>
</ul>
 
Benefits You Need &amp; Then Some
Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.
<ul>
<li>
PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
</li>
<li>
Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan
</li>
<li>
Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
</li>
<li>
Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
</li>
</ul>
Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to <a href="mailto:talent@avera.org" target="_blank">talent@avera.org</a>.

Registered Nurse (RN) Or Dialysis Tech | Dialysis

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Location:
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital
Worker Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends (United States of America)
Pay Range:
The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
$32.00 - $48.00
Position Highlights
Hours: 7pm-7am &amp; 7am-7pm; 72hrs/2wks; Every 3rd weekend/holiday
Student Loan Repayment:&nbsp;This position may be eligible for&nbsp;Avera’s&nbsp;Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from&nbsp;Avera&nbsp;will help pay down your principal balance faster.
 You Belong at Avera
Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
 A Brief Overview Delivers Nursing Care by developing a nursing diagnosis; establishing nursing care objectives; defining nursing interventions; providing physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, families, and friends to understand patient conditions, medications, and self-care skills; noting changing conditions and needs; re-evaluating care objectives.\n What you will do 
<ul>
<li>Provides patient care by reviewing physician prescriptions; communicating the nursing care plan and all pertinent information to other members of the health care team; coordinating with other healthcare providers; providing physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, families, and friends; conferring with physicians.</li>
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<li>Develops nursing care plans by obtaining medical histories; examining patients; documenting patient physical condition, psychological status, and influencing social factors; conferring with family and friends; developing a nursing diagnosis; establishing nursing care objectives; defining nursing interventions, schedules, and timetables.</li>
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<li>Teaches healthcare requirements by establishing patient care goals; instructing patient, family, and friends to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills; answering questions; providing information and resources.</li>
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<li>Evaluates patient care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care standards; reviewing patient records; noting changing conditions and needs; re-evaluating care objectives; modifying nursing care plan.</li>
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<li>Maintains safe, secure, and healthy patient care environment by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations; adhering to organization standards and policies, and to legal regulations; alerting others regarding potential concerns.</li>
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<li>Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.</li>
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<li>Keeps patient care equipment operating by following operating instructions and established procedures; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.</li>
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<li>Keeps patient care supplies ready by checking stock; anticipating needs; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt; stocking items.</li>
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<li>Maintains competence in nursing capabilities outlined by leadership.</li>
</ul>
 Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer. Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: 
<ul>
<li>Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire </li>
</ul>
 Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: 
<ul>
<li>1-3 years Experience working in a clinical environment </li>
</ul>
 Expectations and Standards 
<ul>
<li>Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.</li>
\n
<li>Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.</li>
\n
<li>Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.</li>
\n
<li>Maintain confidentiality.</li>
\n
<li>Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.</li>
\n
<li>Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.</li>
</ul>
 
Benefits You Need &amp; Then Some
Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.
<ul>
<li>
PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
</li>
<li>
Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan
</li>
<li>
Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
</li>
<li>
Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
</li>
</ul>
Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to <a href="mailto:talent@avera.org" target="_blank">talent@avera.org</a>.

Registered Nurse (RN) | Med Surg

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Location:
Avera Majestic Bluffs/Avera Sister James Care Center
Worker Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Primarily days with rotating weekends and holidays (United States of America)
Pay Range:
The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
$18.75 - $26.00
Position Highlights
Hours: Every other weekend/holiday requirement plus weekday shifts
* 5-9pm, 6am-2pm, and 2-10pm shifts may be available
You Belong at Avera
Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
 A Brief Overview The Nurse Assistant is in training to become a Certified Nurse Assistant. The Nurse Assistant will provide direct, personal care and services to residents in the skilled nursing facility, which meet the physical academical, social and spiritual needs on a daily basis to maintain and improve their highest level of independent function. What you will do 
<ul>
<li>In training to become Nurse Assistant certified and/or Medication Aide certified.</li>
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<li>Provides assistance to residents with their activities of daily living.</li>
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<li>Performs routine and non-routine duties as directed by nursing staff. This may includes but not limited to assisting patients with bathing and dressing needs, shaving, oral hygiene, bed making, transfers into and out of bed, repositioning, toileting needs, serving and collecting food trays, encouraging and/or assisting with feeding, answering call lights, insuring a clean environment, transporting patients upon admission and dismissal, assisting with ambulation and orienting/reorienting of resident to the facility environment to insure resident safety.</li>
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<li>Performs blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration and weight. Documents concise and factual information on the appropriate forms.</li>
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<li>Performs or assists residents in performing specific medical care activities in accordance with established policy and procedure to contribute to the patient's plan of care. This includes assisting residents in performing restorative exercises, collecting specimens as directed by nursing staff. Assessing and documenting completed cares. Provides feedback to nursing staff immediately on status or changes in patient conditions, pain management, and other important concerns.</li>
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<li>Assists with restocking supplies and maintaining appropriate work environment in unit including cleaning procedures.</li>
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<li>Participates in providing emotional, educational and spiritual support for families.</li>
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<li>Complies with all aspects of resident rights including confidentiality and privacy. Report all allegations of resident abuse or misappropriation of resident property.</li>
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<li>Understands and follows established policy and procedures related to fire, tornado, evacuation, disaster plan, universal precautions, infection control procedures, hazardous and chemical communication program. Maintains an environment that is clean and safe for all residents, families and staff.</li>
</ul>
 Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer. Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: 
<ul>
<li>Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Licensing Board in the state of practice within 120 Days </li>
</ul>
 Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: 
<ul>
<li>High School or GED Equivalent </li>
</ul>
 Expectations and Standards 
<ul>
<li>Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.</li>
\n
<li>Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.</li>
\n
<li>Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.</li>
\n
<li>Maintain confidentiality.</li>
\n
<li>Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.</li>
\n
<li>Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.</li>
</ul>
 
Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to <a href="mailto:talent@avera.org" target="_blank">talent@avera.org</a>.

Nursing Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | Long Term Care

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Location:
Avera St Benedict Nursing Home
Worker Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Primarily days with rotating weekends and holidays (United States of America)
Pay Range:
The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
$18.75 - $24.50
Position Highlights
Primarily days including working every third weekend and holiday-48hrs/2wks
 You Belong at Avera
Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
 A Brief Overview Accountable for providing direct, personal care and services to residents in the skilled nursing facility, which meet the physical, academical, social and spiritual needs on a daily basis to maintain and improve their highest level of independent function. What you will do 
<ul>
<li>Provides assistance to residents with their activities of daily living</li>
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<li>Performs routine duties and non-routine duties as directed by nursing staff. This may include but not limited to assisting patients with bathing and dressing needs, shaving, oral hygiene, bed making, transfers into and out of bed, repositioning, toileting needs, serving and collecting food trays, encouraging and/or assisting with feeding, answering call lights, insuring a clean environment, transporting patients upon admission and dismissal, assisting with ambulation and orienting/reorienting of resident to the facility environment to insure resident safety.</li>
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<li>Performs blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration and weight. Documents concise and factual information on the appropriate forms.</li>
\n
<li>Performs or assists residents in performing specific medical care activities in accordance with established policy and procedure to contribute to the patient's plan of care. This includes assisting residents in performing restorative exercises, collecting specimens as directed by nursing staff. Assessing and documenting completed cares. Provide feedback to nursing staff immediately on status or changes in patient conditions, pain management, and other important concerns.</li>
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<li>Assists with restocking supplies and maintaining appropriate work environment in unit including cleaning procedures.</li>
\n
<li>Participates in providing emotional, educational and spiritual support for families.</li>
\n
<li>Complies with all aspects of resident rights including confidentiality and privacy. Reports all allegations of resident abuse or misappropriation of resident property.</li>
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<li>Understanding and following established policy and procedures related to fire, tornado, evacuation, disaster plan, universal precautions, infection control procedures, hazardous and chemical communication program. Maintains an environment that is clean and safe for all residents, families and staff.</li>
</ul>
 Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer. Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: 
<ul>
<li>Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Licensing Board in the state of practice within 120 Days </li>
</ul>
 Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: 
<ul>
<li>High School or GED Equivalent </li>
<li>Less than 1 year Related experience or training </li>
</ul>
 Expectations and Standards 
<ul>
<li>Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.</li>
\n
<li>Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.</li>
\n
<li>Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.</li>
\n
<li>Maintain confidentiality.</li>
\n
<li>Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.</li>
\n
<li>Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.</li>
</ul>
 
Benefits You Need &amp; Then Some
Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.
<ul>
<li>
PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
</li>
<li>
Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan
</li>
<li>
Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
</li>
<li>
Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
</li>
</ul>
Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to <a href="mailto:talent@avera.org" target="_blank">talent@avera.org</a>.

Certified Nursing Assistant

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Location:
Avera Majestic Bluffs/Avera Sister James Care Center
Worker Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Night Shift (United States of America)
Pay Range:
The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
$32.00 - $48.00
Position Highlights
*May be eligible for $30,000 sign on bonus!
Student Loan Repayment:&nbsp;This position may be eligible for&nbsp;Avera’s&nbsp;Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from&nbsp;Avera&nbsp;will help pay down your principal balance faster.&nbsp;
Hours: 6:00pm-6:30am, e/3rd wknd/hol; 72hrs/2wks
 You Belong at Avera
Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
 A Brief Overview Delivers nursing care by developing a nursing diagnosis; establishing nursing care objectives; defining nursing interventions; providing physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to residents, families, and friends to understand residents conditions, medications, and self-care skills; noting changing conditions and needs; re-evaluating care objectives. What you will do 
<ul>
<li>Provides resident care by reviewing physician prescriptions; communicating the nursing care plan and all pertinent information to other members of the health care team; coordinating with other healthcare providers; providing physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to residents, families, and friends; conferring with physicians.</li>
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<li>Develops nursing care plans by obtaining medical histories; examining residents; documenting residents physical condition, psychological status, and influencing social factors; conferring with family and friends; developing a nursing diagnosis; establishing nursing care objectives; defining nursing interventions, schedules, and timetables.</li>
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<li>Teaches healthcare requirements by establishing resident care goals; instructing resident, family, and friends to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills; answering questions; providing information and resources.</li>
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<li>Evaluates resident's care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against resident care standards; reviewing resident's records; noting changing conditions and needs; re-evaluating care objectives; modifying nursing care plan.</li>
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<li>Maintains safe, secure, and healthy resident care environment by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations; adhering to organization standards and policies, and to legal regulations; alerting others regarding potential concerns.</li>
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<li>Keeps resident care equipment operating by following operating instructions and established procedures; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.</li>
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<li>Keeps resident care supplies ready by checking stock; anticipating needs; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt; stocking items.</li>
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<li>Coordinates admissions, discharges and transfers to and from the facility.</li>
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<li>Directs, plans and coordinates workflow of nursing assistants and other nursing personal.</li>
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<li>Maintains competence in nursing capabilities outlined by leadership.</li>
</ul>
 Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer. Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: 
<ul>
<li>Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire </li>
</ul>
 Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: 
<ul>
<li>1-3 years Experience working in a clinical or long term care environment </li>
</ul>
 Expectations and Standards 
<ul>
<li>Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.</li>
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<li>Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.</li>
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<li>Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.</li>
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<li>Maintain confidentiality.</li>
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<li>Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.</li>
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<li>Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.</li>
</ul>
 
Benefits You Need &amp; Then Some
Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.
<ul>
<li>
PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
</li>
<li>
Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan
</li>
<li>
Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
</li>
<li>
Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
</li>
</ul>
Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to <a href="mailto:talent@avera.org" target="_blank">talent@avera.org</a>.

Registered Nurse (RN) | Long Term Care

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Location:
Avera Majestic Bluffs Hospice
Worker Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Primarily days with possible weekends/evenings/holidays (United States of America)
Pay Range:
The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
$18.75 - $26.00
Position Highlights
HOURS: 6am-6:30pm, every third weekend and holiday; 72hrs/2wks
*May be eligible for $1000 sign on bonus!
*HS Diploma or GED required
 You Belong at Avera
Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
 A Brief Overview The Nurse Assistant is in training to become a Certified Nurse Assistant. The Nurse Assistant will provide direct, personal care and services to residents in the skilled nursing facility, which meet the physical academical, social and spiritual needs on a daily basis to maintain and improve their highest level of independent function. What you will do 
<ul>
<li>In training to become Nurse Assistant certified and/or Medication Aide certified.</li>
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<li>Provides assistance to residents with their activities of daily living.</li>
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<li>Performs routine and non-routine duties as directed by nursing staff. This may includes but not limited to assisting patients with bathing and dressing needs, shaving, oral hygiene, bed making, transfers into and out of bed, repositioning, toileting needs, serving and collecting food trays, encouraging and/or assisting with feeding, answering call lights, insuring a clean environment, transporting patients upon admission and dismissal, assisting with ambulation and orienting/reorienting of resident to the facility environment to insure resident safety.</li>
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<li>Performs blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration and weight. Documents concise and factual information on the appropriate forms.</li>
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<li>Performs or assists residents in performing specific medical care activities in accordance with established policy and procedure to contribute to the patient's plan of care. This includes assisting residents in performing restorative exercises, collecting specimens as directed by nursing staff. Assessing and documenting completed cares. Provides feedback to nursing staff immediately on status or changes in patient conditions, pain management, and other important concerns.</li>
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<li>Assists with restocking supplies and maintaining appropriate work environment in unit including cleaning procedures.</li>
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<li>Participates in providing emotional, educational and spiritual support for families.</li>
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<li>Complies with all aspects of resident rights including confidentiality and privacy. Report all allegations of resident abuse or misappropriation of resident property.</li>
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<li>Understands and follows established policy and procedures related to fire, tornado, evacuation, disaster plan, universal precautions, infection control procedures, hazardous and chemical communication program. Maintains an environment that is clean and safe for all residents, families and staff.</li>
</ul>
 Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer. Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: 
<ul>
<li>Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Licensing Board in the state of practice within 120 Days </li>
</ul>
 Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: 
<ul>
<li>High School or GED Equivalent </li>
</ul>
 Expectations and Standards 
<ul>
<li>Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.</li>
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<li>Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.</li>
\n
<li>Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.</li>
\n
<li>Maintain confidentiality.</li>
\n
<li>Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.</li>
\n
<li>Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.</li>
</ul>
 
Benefits You Need &amp; Then Some
Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.
<ul>
<li>
PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
</li>
<li>
Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan
</li>
<li>
Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
</li>
<li>
Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
</li>
</ul>
Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to <a href="mailto:talent@avera.org" target="_blank">talent@avera.org</a>.

Nursing Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | Hospice

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Location:
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital
Worker Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays (United States of America)
Pay Range:
The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
$32.00 - $48.00
Position Highlights
Position Highlights
All New grads are welcome to apply! 
Start Your Career Where You Belong — Begin Your Journey as a New Graduate at Avera!
Turn your education into a meaningful career doing what you love. At Avera, we’re seeking passionate and driven new graduates ready to grow, make a difference, and care deeply for others. This is more than just your first job — it’s the start of a fulfilling career with a team that values your unique perspective, supports your growth, and celebrates your compassion.&nbsp;Your journey begins here.
Student Loan Repayment:&nbsp;Positions may be eligible for&nbsp;Avera’s&nbsp;Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from&nbsp;Avera&nbsp;will help pay down your principal balance faster.
 You Belong at Avera
Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
 A Brief Overview Delivers Nursing Care by developing a nursing diagnosis; establishing nursing care objectives; defining nursing interventions; providing physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, families, and friends to understand patient conditions, medications, and self-care skills; noting changing conditions and needs; re-evaluating care objectives.\n What you will do 
<ul>
<li>Provides patient care by reviewing physician prescriptions; communicating the nursing care plan and all pertinent information to other members of the health care team; coordinating with other healthcare providers; providing physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, families, and friends; conferring with physicians.</li>
\n
<li>Develops nursing care plans by obtaining medical histories; examining patients; documenting patient physical condition, psychological status, and influencing social factors; conferring with family and friends; developing a nursing diagnosis; establishing nursing care objectives; defining nursing interventions, schedules, and timetables.</li>
\n
<li>Teaches healthcare requirements by establishing patient care goals; instructing patient, family, and friends to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills; answering questions; providing information and resources.</li>
\n
<li>Evaluates patient care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care standards; reviewing patient records; noting changing conditions and needs; re-evaluating care objectives; modifying nursing care plan.</li>
\n
<li>Maintains safe, secure, and healthy patient care environment by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations; adhering to organization standards and policies, and to legal regulations; alerting others regarding potential concerns.</li>
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<li>Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.</li>
\n
<li>Keeps patient care equipment operating by following operating instructions and established procedures; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.</li>
\n
<li>Keeps patient care supplies ready by checking stock; anticipating needs; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt; stocking items.</li>
\n
<li>Maintains competence in nursing capabilities outlined by leadership.</li>
</ul>
 Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer. Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: 
<ul>
<li>Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire </li>
</ul>
 Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: 
<ul>
<li>1-3 years Experience working in a clinical environment </li>
</ul>
 Expectations and Standards 
<ul>
<li>Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.</li>
\n
<li>Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.</li>
\n
<li>Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.</li>
\n
<li>Maintain confidentiality.</li>
\n
<li>Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.</li>
\n
<li>Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.</li>
</ul>
 
Benefits You Need &amp; Then Some
Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.
<ul>
<li>
PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
</li>
<li>
Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan
</li>
<li>
Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
</li>
<li>
Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
</li>
</ul>
Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to <a href="mailto:talent@avera.org" target="_blank">talent@avera.org</a>.

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