Posted Jul 23, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 24, 2026
About this role
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. Performs general nursing care to patients. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards. Coordinates the patient care activities for the clinic. Prepares equipment and assists provider during procedures, treatments, examinations, and testing of patients. Observes, records, and reports patient's condition and reactions to drugs and treatments to provider. Oversees appointment scheduling and ensures preferences are given to patients in emergency situations. Maintains timely flow of patients. 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.
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Responds to patient phone calls in a timely manner with appropriate input from the physician. Educates patients and families about diagnostic process, medications, nutrition, and maintenance of health and wellness. Suggests solutions to patient care crisis problems and complaints. Maintains exam rooms with necessary supplies and materials. Ensures cleanliness. Prepares list of medical supplies needed. Assures appropriate labeling of pathology specimens according to lab protocol as needed. Performs quality control and maintains records on all lab testing.
Skills for this role
Patient Care
Requirements
Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire
Benefits
Sign-On Bonus up to $10,000
Student Loan Repayment Program
Paid time off
Positive Work Environment
Career Growth
About the employer
Avera
Health system employer
Workplace not named in the posting.
Avera is a healthcare system operating across multiple locations in South Dakota, including Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls and Avera Aberdeen Family Physicians in Aberdeen. Nurses at Avera function as members of interdisciplinary care teams, responsible for assessments, care…
What reviewers appreciate
+Options for free health insurance
+Sign-on bonus eligibility up to $10,000 for some positions
+Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
What reviewers flag
−Some positions are part-time only (e.g., 48 hours per 2-week pay period)
−Cross-functional duties extend beyond core nursing, including laboratory specimen testing and equipment maintenance
−Pay range may vary significantly by location and position type
Aberdeen sits on the eastern South Dakota prairie as a compact regional hub, home to Northern State University and a steady healthcare sector. Long, cold winters define the rhythm here, but low traffic and short commutes make daily life simple. Out-of-state RNs will find a tight-knit, midwestern community with practical amenities and quiet residential streets.
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