Job Description

**Sign-On Bonus of up to $15,000 available for eligible applicants**

This position is located at Avera Mckennan Hospital 

Join the RN Nursing team at Avera!

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.

We’re looking for nurses who want to be part of a new and innovative patient care program at Avera. Virtual Nursing allows nurses to care for patients without the physical demands of bedside care. This technology allows our virtual nurses to monitor and check on their patients using audio and video technology. You will work in conjunction with nurses at the bedside, acting as a virtual extension of the onsite team providing compassionate, innovative care.

Position Highlights:

• Student Loan Repayment:  This Registered Nurse (RN) position may be eligible for Avera’s 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 Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.
• Positive Work Environment: Be part of an organization where we practice the mission in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care.
• Career Growth:  You have the opportunity to go beyond licensure and employment requirements and become nationally certified.

Job Summary

The Virtual Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care with collaboration from the bedside nurse through two-way audio-visual technology and monitoring data through specialized software. This position assists in coaching and mentoring department staff in areas of clinical and professional practice.  Duties include admission history, medication double checks, medication reconciliation, and pain reassessment.

Education and/or Experience

• Graduate from a CCNE or NLN accredited nursing program is strongly preferred. Graduate from an approved nursing program is acceptable.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of Acute Care Inpatient experience required.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of South Dakota and/or meeting the requirements of multi-state licensure required.
• ANCC Certification in applicable specialty area is encouraged.
• Membership in a professional organization encouraged.

Work Schedule

• Hours:
  • Varied Shifts
  • Every other weekend and holiday involvement

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.  

• $32.00 - $46.50 per hour

OB Virtual Registered Nurse (RN) - McKennan Hospital at Avera McKennan Hospital summary:

The OB Virtual Registered Nurse (RN) at Avera McKennan Hospital provides professional nursing care using advanced audio-visual technology to monitor patients remotely. This role involves collaboration with bedside nurses, conducting admissions, medication checks, and pain reassessments while also supporting staff development in clinical practices. The position offers competitive pay, significant benefits, and opportunities for career advancement in a positive work environment.

Keywords:

Virtual Nurse, Registered Nurse, Remote Patient Monitoring, Nursing Care, Healthcare Technology, Avera McKennan Hospital, Acute Care, Patient Care, Nurse Development, Clinical Practices

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