Nursing Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | Hospice House
Avera Health
Yankton, South Dakota
$19.75–$27.5/hr
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Last seen active Aug 9, 2026
What the posting states
- Base pay
- $19.75–$27.5/hr
- Shift
- Night shift: 6pm-6:30am; Every 3rd weekend/holiday; 72hrs/2wks.
About this role
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Requirements
- Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Licensing Board in the state of practice within 120 Days
- High School or GED Equivalent (preferred)
- Entry level
- Night shift
Benefits
- Paid time off (PTO available day 1)
- Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
- Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
- May be eligible for $1,000 sign on bonus
About the employer
You are weighing Avera Health in Aberdeen, where Avera St. Luke's anchors a nonprofit system of roughly 20,000 employees and physicians across more than 300 locations in five states. Charting runs on Epic after the system conversion, and RN postings…
What reviewers appreciate
- Professional Practice Program with level-by-level growth and Level III stipend at St. Luke's Aberdeen
- Student loan repayment of $167/month up to $10,000 for eligible RN roles
- Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 on Aberdeen Clinical Coordinator Care RN posting
What reviewers flag
- Some employees say pay sits below market and can limit long-term growth
- Staffing issues can create overwhelming workloads
- Middle-management responsiveness and communication described as uneven
Living in Yankton, SD
Yankton sits along the Missouri River near Lewis and Clark Lake, offering nurses a quiet, outdoorsy lifestyle in a historic South Dakota river town. Expect a close-knit community feel, easy commutes, and abundant fishing, boating, and trail access—ideal for those who prefer small-town living with natural amenities over urban bustle.
- State price level · South Dakota
- 88.6
- 11% below the national average
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities
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- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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