Job Description

**Only applicants who currently sork at Avera McKennan Hospital in Pt Placement & Logis are eligible to apply**

Join the RN Nursing team at Avera!

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.

Avera is currently seeking Registered Nurses Coordinator looking to deliver the best possible nursing care in Avera\xe2\x80\x99s patient-focused settings.

Position Highlights:

• 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 patient logistic RN coordinator manages all bed placement requests. This position supports the assignment, tracking and problem solving so that patient placement can occur in a timely manner. The RN works collaboratively with the transfer center, nursing departments, case management, transporters, as well as the physicians to facilitate efficient movement of patients throughout the organization. The RN will serve as a link in gathering clinical data to ensure continuity of patient care and appropriate patient placement. The RN will monitor all transfers, identifying potential delays in care and provide communication between members of the care team, patients and families.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, developing, training, and retaining employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Education and/or Experience

• Grad Graduate from a CCNE or NLN accredited nursing program is required.
• Bachelor\'s degree in nursing preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience preferred.
• Previous patient placement & logistics experience preferred

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of South Dakota and/or able to meet the requirements for multi-state licensure.
• Certification in specialty preferred.
• Membership in a professional organization preferred.

Work Schedule

• Hours:

• Every 3rd weekend/holiday rotation.

Pay

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

• $32.25 - $48.50 per hour

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