Job Description:

Join the 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, various shifts and career growth opportunities.   Avera is currently seeking Registered Nurses (RN) - Transplant Care Coordinator!!   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 Has responsibility for coordinating clinical aspects of the transplant patient care. Maintains 24-hour accountability for the coordination of deceased organ offers.  Facilitates quality patient care for transplant patients, donors and their families. Participates as a member of an interdisciplinary transplant team. The Coordinator works with patients and their families beginning with evaluation and continuing through post-transplant phases, in a compassionate and professional manner in order to achieve excellence and continuity in-patient care throughout the phases of transplantation Education and/or Experience Graduate from a CCNE or NLN accredited nursing program is strongly preferred. Graduate from an approved nursing program is acceptable. Minimum of two to four year's medical/surgical nursing experience or nephrology experience preferred. Licensure/Certification/Registration Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of South Dakota and/or meeting the requirements of Multi-state licensure required.  Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Minnesota may be required depending on patient/job assignment. Work Schedule Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm, no weekends or holidays; 80 hours every 2 weeks Pay The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.  $32.50 - $48.75 per hour   What Makes Avera Special?