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Social Worker MSW- Dialysis Unit Workplace Details Join our team and see why Prairie Lakes Healthcare System continues to be named a Top Rural and Community Hospital year after year. Be a part of our mission to make a positive difference in the health of the patients and communities we serve by delivering accessible, high-quality, affordable, and compassionate healthcare. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is an independent, non-profit rural healthcare system serving 10 counties in northeastern South Dakota and west-central Minnesota. Job Summary Wage: 27.50-39.00 This full-time position provides psychosocial assessment and intervention to patients, facilitates the movement of patients to appropriate levels of care, and refers patients and family members to appropriate resources and services. Most of the patients will be cared for within the dialysis setting. Responsibilities include: Works in close collaboration with physicians and other health care personnel in patient evaluation and treatment to further their understanding of significant social and emotional factors underlying patient's health problem. Facilitates care planning and helps patient and family through individual or group conferences to understand (omit accept) and follow medical recommendations. Formulates social service care plans to meet complex psychosocial needs. (omit areas of care) Provides service to promote optimum social and health adjustment within patient's capacity. Utilizes community resources to assist patient to maintain life in community or to learn to live within limits of disability. Prepares patient psychosocial assessments, interventions and goals, and progress reports. Participates in planning for improving health services by interpreting social factors and being involved in advocacy efforts for change. Teaches and facilitates support groups. Provides general direction and supervision to BS/BA social worker. Mediates difficult crisis situations. Participates within the interdisciplinary team meeting. Other duties may be assigned. Benefits Prairie Lakes Healthcare System offers comprehensive benefits for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 403(b)-retirement plan, and generous paid time off to maintain a healthy home-work balance. Additional benefits for those qualifying include: Flexible Spending Account Employee Assistance Program for mental health Education Loan Program Community discounts including the Prairie Lakes Wellness Center Qualifications Master's Degree in Social Work Licensed Social Worker in the State of South Dakota. Valid South Dakota driver's license required. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require positive reference checks and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) provides direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, following prescribed treatment plans and documenting patient progress. The role includes assisting with clinical education, scheduling, billing, and maintaining compliance with healthcare standards and regulations. This position requires an active PTA license, strong communication skills, and the ability to perform clinical and administrative tasks in a hospital setting. Location: Avera St Luke's Hospital Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Primarily days with rotating weekends and holidays (United States of America) Pay Range: The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $25.00 - $37.50 Position Highlights Eligible for a $5,000 sign on bonus!! You Belong at Avera Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. A Brief Overview Provides direct patient care to all patients as well as documentation of care in accordance with policies and procedures under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist. Follows directions and instructions for treatment and other tasks as directed by the Licensed Physical Therapist. Provides care in an effective and competent manner. What you will do Follows ethics and standards as defined by the American Physical Therapy Association and Avera policy and procedures. Follows the practices and standards per the State Board of Medical Examiners for the title of licensed physical therapy assistants. Provides treatments to patients in an efficient and timely manner in accordance with the PT plan of care and physician's orders. Communicates with the therapist appropriately to ensure effective treatment. Produces appropriate, specific, clinical documentation for patient care given and assists with scheduling and paperwork associated with patient care. Documents progress notes in accordance with departmental policies. Charges patient appropriately for treatments given on a daily basis under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. Assists with paperwork activities, files charts, and other duties, which may include and not be limited to billing, documentation, correspondence and file management. Assists with clinical education of physical therapist assistant students. Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer. Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: • Physical Therapy Assistant - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: • Associate's in Physical Therapy from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program • Less than 1 year Related experience and/or training Expectations and Standards Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community. Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity. Maintain confidentiality. Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment. Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable. Benefits You Need & Then Some Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future. PTO available day 1 for eligible hires. Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please callor send an email to . Keywords: Physical Therapy Assistant, PTA, Patient Care, Physical Therapy, Healthcare, Clinical Documentation, Licensed Physical Therapist Supervision, Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy Treatment, Hospital

Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Pay Range: is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $34.00 - $51.00 Highlights This would be specific to Stroke Certification. Minnesota Nursing license is required within 90days of hire Monday-Friday; 80hrs/2wks You Belong at Avera Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. A Brief Overview Responsible to assist leadership to plan, organize, educate and implement activities related to the area of responsibility's core operations. The RN Coordinator has primary day-to-day responsibility of assuring workflow turnaround times are met, daily tracking of workflow, communication to the team, staff scheduling coordination, and special projects. The RN Coordinator serves as a key liaison amongst the team. What you will do * Coordinates projects and works with other departments to assure continuity of care. This may include leading specific survey or accreditation programs for area of expertise. * Actively uses the nursing process in goal-focused patient care, demonstrating accountability as an individual and team member. * Synthesizes information from a variety of sources to develop and implement and individualized collaborative plan of care and discharge plan needs. * Assists the nursing care team in complex patient situations with regards to appropriate plan of care, critical clinical thinking skills, and patient education. * Documents the actions taken to address the plan of care. * Identifies and effectively communicates pertinent patient information to the health care team, patients and families in a clear, concise and timely manner, from one level or location of care to another for complete patient continuum of care while ensuring appropriate utilization of resources. * Is a resource for staff and assists to ensure timely, continuous, collaborative assessments and preparation of patients and families for the next level of care. * Assesses patient and family learning needs, coordinates necessary teaching and evaluates teaching outcomes. * Demonstrates knowledge of and utilizes safe and appropriate patient care protocols as set forth in the standards of practice and the unit/department policy and procedure manual relating to the needs of the patients. * Reports all operating process issues in a timely and accurate manner to leadership. Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer. Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: * Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire * 1-3 years nursing experience Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: * Specialty Certification - Area of Nursing Practice - Certification Board Upon Hire * leadership experience Expectations and Standards * Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community. * Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. * Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity. * Maintain confidentiality. * Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment. * Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable. Benefits You Need & Then Some Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future. * PTO available day 1 for eligible hires. * Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement * Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call ************** or send an email to ****************.

Sonographer-Diagnostic Medical Workplace Details Join our team and see why Prairie Lakes Healthcare System continues to be named a Top Rural and Community Hospital year after year. Be a part of our mission to make a positive difference in the health of the patients and communities we serve by delivering accessible, high-quality, affordable, and compassionate healthcare. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is an independent, non-profit rural healthcare system serving 10 counties in northeastern South Dakota and west-central Minnesota. Full time (.8) position available along with PRN positions. $15,000 SIGN ON BONUS WITH 2-YEAR COMMITMENT Wage Range is $32.00-$48.39/hour Job Summary This position will perform diagnostic ultrasound exams under the direction of the Director of Radiology and the technical direction of the radiologist. Other responsibilities include: Produce two or three-dimensional ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by Physicians in the diagnosis of disease and study of malfunction of organs Key test data and patient information into the computer of ultrasound equipment to maintain a record of test results Operate the department computer system for scheduling and billing procedures Operate PACS system to ensure all images are verified and sent Share call responsibilities in Ultrasound Maintain supply inventory Report equipment malfunction to the Radiology Director, and reports safety concerns to appropriate personnel Benefits Prairie Lakes Healthcare System offers comprehensive benefits for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 403(b)-retirement plan, and generous paid time off to maintain a healthy home-work balance. Additional benefits for those qualifying include: Flexible Spending Account Employee Assistance Program for mental health Education Loan Program Community discounts including the Prairie Lakes Wellness Center Qualifications Associate degree or equivalent from AMA-approved ultrasound technology school. Holds or is eligible for certification by the ARDMS or RDCS. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require positive employment references and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Pay Range: is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $18.25 - $23.75 Highlights Make a meaningful impact in the lives of cancer patients and their families as a PRN Scheduling Specialist with the Avera Cancer Institute Float Pool. This role is essential in ensuring seamless, compassionate care across multiple clinics and care teams. Responsibilities include: * Scheduling appointments for new and existing patients, ensuring timely access to essential care. * Coordinating comprehensive care scheduling including labs, infusion, imaging, procedures, surgeries, and telemedicine appointments. * Facilitating referrals and collaborate with Avera's network, including regional and rural facilities, to support continuity of care. This position plays a key role in guiding patient through complex treatment plans, providing peace of mind and a smooth care experience. Join our team and be part of something truly impactful. Hours: Monday-Friday; varied shifts. No weekends You Belong at Avera Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. A Brief Overview Performs diverse duties as they relate to the department to include, but not limited to completing prior and pre-authorizations for patients insurance companies, working appeals for insurance coverage, verifying benefits, making referrals and scheduling pre-operative physical, and reviewing surgery information with patients. Responsible for scheduling, maintaining, and disseminating an accurate surgery schedule, including acquisition, retention, and organization of documentation, and will provide clerical services for the department as indicated. What you will do * Obtains information (including physician orders to schedule tests/procedures only) from physician offices for scheduling tests, procedures and admissions in an accurate, timely and sequential manner. * Facilitates in coordinating a plan of care for patients with various departments throughout the hospital and clinics including working with equipment vendors for surgical equipment needs. * Coordinates care between facilities for utilization of telemedicine to ensure continuity of care if applicable. * Communication of information to physicians, staff, families, etc., when directed and to do so in an appropriate and professional manner. * Assists with the collection and maintenance of records as needed by Performance Improvement, Joint Commission accreditation, CARF certification, OSHA guidelines, or as my be required by law. * Coordinates scheduling of specialized equipment based on procedures. * Maintains physician calendar, procedure schedule and all coordinating orders for procedures. Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer. Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: * knowledge of medical terminology Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: * High School or GED Equivalent * Associate's in medical secretarial school * 1-3 years experience as a scheduler, biller, or in a medical office Expectations and Standards * Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community. * Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. * Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity. * Maintain confidentiality. * Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment. * Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable. Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call ************** or send an email to ****************.

IT and Network Specialist (On-site position) JOB SUMMARY Join our team and be a part of our mission to deliver accessible, high-quality, affordable, and compassionate healthcare. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is an independent, non-profit healthcare system serving 10 counties in northeastern South Dakota and west-central Minnesota. Our team at Prairie Lakes makes a difference in the lives of patients and their loved ones This full-time in-person role based in Watertown, South Dakota blends network administration with Desktop Support (Tier 2) in a health care setting and requires strong customer empathy, calm under pressure, and discipline around change control. RESPONSIBILITIES • Operate & optimize the network: Monitor LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi performance, capacity, and uptime; manage switches, routers, firewalls, VPNs, Cisco ISE, MPLS connections and SD-WAN. • Implement and maintain network security controls (segmentation/VLANs, ACLs, IPS/IDS, NAC/802.1X, DNS filtering) aligned with organizational policies. • Connectivity & Wi-Fi: Design and support secure guest, and clinical SSIDs; ensure roaming reliability for mobile carts and handhelds. • EHR & critical applications: Ensure network paths and policies for EHR access, e-prescribing, telehealth, and billing; troubleshoot latency and connectivity issues end-to-end. • Network monitoring, reporting, & troubleshooting. • Identity & access: Support site-to-site and remote-access VPNs, RADIUS, AD/Entra ID integration, and MFA for clinicians and staff. • Compliance & documentation: Maintain diagrams, inventories, change records, and standards; support risk assessments, audits, BAAs, and incident response. • Resilience & DR: Participate in business continuity plans, redundant circuits, QoS for voice/video, and backup links; test failover procedures. • Vendor & ISP management: Open/track tickets, coordinate maintenance windows, and negotiate SLAs for circuits and voice/VoIP services. • Work in the ticketing system and provide support for end users on networking and desktop-supported related issues. • Provide additional hands-on support to the desktop support team for projects as needed and at the direction of the IT Service Manager. • After-hours support: Participate in an on-call rotation and perform planned maintenance outside clinic hours. JOB SPECIFICATIONS Education and/or Experience Associates degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations South Dakota driver's license is required. Required Skills • At least 4 years of IT support experience (Tier 2 or equivalent or above). • At least 2 years of experience managing and optimizing wireless and wired networks. • Experience implementing and managing network security controls. • At least 2 years of experience with networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, VLANs, Wi‑Fi,DHCP/DNS, basic routing; familiarity with Cisco/Meraki, Fortigate, or similar. • Experience with MDM/RMM (NinjaOne preferred), basic EDR/AV (CrowdStrike preferred), and scripting basics (PowerShell preferred). • Working knowledge of Windows 11 and Microsoft 365.. • Ability to learn new concepts quickly. • Clear, empathetic communication with end users and clinicians; strong documentation habits and ticket hygiene. • (Bonus) Experience configuring and managing Cisco ISE. Benefits Prairie Lakes Healthcare System offers comprehensive benefits for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 403(b)-retirement plan, and generous paid time off to maintain a healthy home-work balance. Additional benefits for those qualifying include: Flexible Spending Account Employee Assistance Program for mental health Education Loan Program Community discounts including the Prairie Lakes Wellness Center Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require positive reference checks and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

What You'll Do: As a Food Service Worker at Sodexo, you are a pair of helping hands and a good mood motivator. This role includes the preparation and serving of our vibrant cafe menu and ensuring all working areas are kept clean and tidy. Your welcoming customer service puts a smile on people's faces and makes an impact in their everyday lives. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong on a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way. The Food Service Worker may work anywhere on property where food is prepared or served. You will assist in setup and serving of food from counters and steamtables. Duties will include cleaning and sanitizing equipment and work stations. These responsibilities may differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements. What We Offer: Full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 401k and more may be available* Flexible and dynamic work environment Competitive compensation Access to ongoing training and development programs Countless opportunities to grow within the company Bonus Eligible: Varies by location Meal Allowance: Yes Uniform Provided: Yes Public Transportation: Available parking Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays (United States of America) Pay Range: is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $18.00 - $23.50 Highlights May be eligible for a $750 Sign On Bonus! Rotating shifts. Every 3rd weekend and holiday. You Belong at Avera Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. A Brief Overview Monitors patient activity by continuous utilizing the monitoring system in the area of practice. The Monitoring Technician is accountable for assisting with basic care needs of patients, attention to the monitors and maintaining the medical record. The Monitoring Technician collaborates with the Nursing Units by communicating with both the patient and staff as needed to ensure patient safety. What you will do * Responsible to provide continuous monitoring of patients utilizing the monitoring platform in their area of practice. * Always maintains observation of assigned patients, both visually and/or through use of the monitoring platform's alerts. * May verbally redirect patients as needed, using the monitoring platform audio/visual system. Immediately alerts clinical staff or nursing staff if the patient requires assistance. * Must be able to recognize and assess alerts and changes in patient and respond appropriately. * Dependent on the Monitoring Platform, may provide patient with explanations as necessary through the monitoring system voice output. * May assist nurses in providing patient care. * Serves as a resource to unit staff for placement, equipment management and troubleshooting of monitoring platform. * With accuracy and detail, records and charts clinical data such as temperature, pulse, respiration and similar patient information received from nursing and medical staff. * Maintains accurate patient data, seeks clarification from appropriate source when in doubt. * May transcribe physician's orders, complete all necessary forms, requisitions and computer entries to implement orders. Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer. Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: * High School or GED Equivalent * Less than 1 year Previous experience as a Patient Care Technician or Certified Nurse Assistant * Previous experience in medical field * Previous experience with telemetry monitoring Minimum Age Requirements 16 Expectations and Standards * Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community. * Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. * Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity. * Maintain confidentiality. * Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment. * Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable. Benefits You Need & Then Some Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future. * PTO available day 1 for eligible hires. * Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement * Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call ************** or send an email to ****************.

Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Primarily days with night, weekend and holiday on-call involvement (United States of America) Pay Range: is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $21.75 - $27.25 Highlights May be eligible for $3,000 Sign-on Bonus! You Belong at Avera Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. A Brief Overview Delivers, setups, and trains patients, family, and medical staff on medical equipment products and services to meet the needs of patients and referral sources. What you will do * Develops and maintains working knowledge of current HME products and services offered. * Provides education to patients, caregivers, and referral sources on HME equipment and supplies. * Completes required documentation following equipment setup, delivery, or pickups in accordance with company policy and applicable governmental regulations. * Performs detailed transactions including registering new customer, sales orders, transfers, cash sales, deposits, returns, notes, tasks, autopay, and work in progress. * Develops knowledge of reimbursement guidelines, obtains appropriate signatures, and completely documents all information required or necessary to ensure reimbursement for all appropriate equipment, products and services. * Conducts home visits to perform quality control checks on equipment and reviews with the customer proper use and safety factors. * Completes routine preventative maintenance and minor repairs on equipment following manufacturer requirements and company policy. * Cleans equipment according to manufacturer guidelines and requirements and in accordance with company infection control standards. Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer. Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: * High School or GED Equivalent or three or six months related training or experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience * Drivers License - Licensing Board Upon Hire Expectations and Standards * Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community. * Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. * Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity. * Maintain confidentiality. * Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment. * Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable. Benefits You Need & Then Some Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future. * PTO available day 1 for eligible hires. * Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement * Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call ************** or send an email to ****************.

Student Nurse Internship Program Workplace Details Join our team and see why Prairie Lakes Healthcare System continues to be named a Top Rural and Community Hospital year after year. Be a part of our mission to make a positive difference in the health of the patients and communities we serve by delivering accessible, high-quality, affordable, and compassionate healthcare. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is an independent, non-profit rural healthcare system serving 10 counties in northeastern South Dakota and west-central Minnesota. Start your nursing journey with purpose and impact. Where you begin your career in nursing can shape your entire path. At Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, our Student Nurse Internship Program offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience, build confidence, and grow under the guidance of experienced healthcare professionals. Program Overview Program Dates: May 18th- July 31st This approximately 10-week, 240-hour paid internship provides one-on-one clinical training in a supportive learning environment. Interns will work alongside a dedicated RN preceptor, gaining valuable experience in inpatient and specialty care areas. You'll actively participate in patient care, applying the nursing process to address the bio-psycho-social needs of patients facing real or potential life-threatening health challenges. This immersive experience is designed to strengthen your clinical skills and prepare you for the transition into professional practice. Internships are available in the following departments: Critical Care Unit Maternal Child Health Medical/Surgical/Pediatrics Emergency Room Interns will follow their RN preceptor's schedule and must be available for all shifts. Each intern will receive a badge for identification and will introduce themselves to patients as a Nurse Intern. About Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is licensed for 81 acute care beds, including: Labor & Delivery Telemetry Critical Care General Hospital Services We also offer: 24-hour Emergency Department Surgical Services Interventional Cardiology Diagnostic & Imaging Services Beyond the hospital, Prairie Lakes operates: Prairie Lakes Cancer Center Mallard Pointe Surgical Center Dialysis units in Sisseton, SD and Watertown, SD Rehabilitation and Specialty Services Our specialties include Cardiology, Dermatology, ENT, General Surgery, Hospice, Home Care, Nephrology, Orthopedics, Pulmonology, Urology, and Wound Care. With the acquisition of Brown Clinic, we now offer Primary Care, creating a full continuum of care for our community. Application Eligibility & Requirements To apply, student nurse interns must: Be currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program Have completed junior-level clinical requirements Have an expected graduation date of Winter 2026, Spring 2027, or Winter 2027 Hold a minimum 3.0 GPA Submit: Resume Unofficial transcript Two letters of recommendation (one from a program instructor) A goal statement (see below) Goal Statement Options Your goal statement should include one of the following: Share two specific goals you hope to achieve through this internship Describe how your clinical and work experience has prepared you for this opportunity Reflect on how you would contribute to diversity and inclusion at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System as a nurse intern

Cath Lab Manager Workplace Details Join our team and see why Prairie Lakes Healthcare System continues to be named a Top Rural and Community Hospital year after year. Be a part of our mission to make a positive difference in the health of the patients and communities we serve by delivering accessible, high-quality, affordable, and compassionate healthcare. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is an independent, non-profit rural healthcare system serving 10 counties in northeastern South Dakota and west-central Minnesota. Job Summary This full-time position provides overall leadership, management, and long-term planning for the Cath Lab. This position works in collaboration with the Senior Director of Service Lines in providing guidance and supervision of clinical positions in the department. This position leads the overall management, operations, and communications for the department and provides financial and budgetary management, recruitment, retention, and staff development. Responsibilities include: Supervises day-to-day Cath Lab duties and patient scheduling, resolves physician, practitioner, patient, and staff issues, and ensures that professional, regulatory, and legal requirements are met. Ensures appropriate staffing levels and overtime utilization within budget, approves employee timecards, and maintains payroll information. Participates in the assessment of staffing needs, maintains master work schedule, adjusts staffing, and forecasts staffing needs. Participates in the interview process, provides information on disciplinary actions, and mentors staff. Assists in Service Line planning and development. Collaborates with other departments and agencies regarding resources and services for improved patient care and staff development. Performs direct patient care to maintain staffing requirements including appropriate call rotation. Includes Cath Lab roles of scrubbing, circulating, monitoring, and/or special procedures including PICC line insertions. Other duties as assigned. Job Specifications Education and/or Experience A nursing degree is required; the candidate must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing and holds a current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of South Dakota. A minimum of three (3) years of leadership and management experience in the area of responsibility is desired. Experience in human relations skills and effective oral and written communication skills are required. Proficient in the use of computer and electronic medical record systems, including MS Office and Excel. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Mandatory Basic and Advanced Life Support Training per policy Computer Skills Microsoft applications, CPSI, eCW, and other electronic databases that support data collection and reporting. Benefits Prairie Lakes Healthcare System offers comprehensive benefits for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 403(b)-retirement plan, and generous paid time off to maintain a healthy home-work balance. Additional benefits for those qualifying include: Flexible Spending Account Employee Assistance Program for mental health Education Loan Program Community discounts including the Prairie Lakes Wellness Center Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require positive reference checks and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Pharmacist Workplace Details Join our team and see why Prairie Lakes Healthcare System continues to be named a Top Rural and Community Hospital year after year. Be a part of our mission to make a positive difference in the health of the patients and communities we serve by delivering accessible, high-quality, affordable, and compassionate healthcare. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is an independent, non-profit rural healthcare system serving 10 counties in northeastern South Dakota and west-central Minnesota. This is a .5 FTE status (20 hours per week) position. Job Summary This position reviews, monitors, and adjusts patients' drug therapy. Prepares, compounds, and dispenses prescribed medications, drugs, and other pharmaceuticals for patient care. Reviews, interprets, processes, and communicates physician medication orders. Responsibilities include: • Enters, reviews and checks CPSI medication orders. • Procures, maintains, and controls medications. • Monitors patients' drug therapy by providing drug therapy information, recommendations and/or education. • Prepares, compounds, and dispenses medication. • Prepares injectable medications, TPN, chemo, antibiotics, etc. • Attends rapid responses, code blues, and level I trauma codes to assist with medication preparation, dosing, etc. • Supervises technicians and students. • Performs POC e-mar maintenance - change times, messages, routes, etc. • Assesses patient charges and corrects billing issues. • Maintains legally required institution records. • Other duties may be assigned. Qualifications Pharm D or BS degree from an accredited college of Pharmacy. Hospital experience preferred. Holds or is eligible for licensure to practice pharmacy in the State of South Dakota. Benefits Prairie Lakes Healthcare System offers comprehensive benefits for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 403(b)-retirement plan, and generous paid time off to maintain a healthy home-work balance. Additional benefits for those qualifying include: Flexible Spending Account Employee Assistance Program for mental health Education Loan Program Community discounts including the Prairie Lakes Wellness Center Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require positive reference checks and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends (United States of America) Pay Range: is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $18.00 - $23.25 Highlights Mostly day shift with e/o wknd/hol; 48hrs/2wks 7am- 3:30pm You Belong at Avera Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. A Brief Overview Responsible for registering patients in a timely and accurate manner while performing all necessary procedures to establish accounts and medical record numbers. The Admissions Specialist verifies insurance coverage and limitations and collects patient co-payments, deductibles and out-of- pocket expenses and communicates this to the patient. The Admissions Specialist completes insurance verifications, pre-certification and/or authorization for assigned accounts. What you will do * Performs all necessary procedures to create accounts/medical record number and insurance coverage and limitations in a timely and accurate manner as well as coordinates communication with patients, employees, providers, and external financial agencies. * Registers patients in a timely and accurate manner by entering demographic, insurance, physician, and other defined information while following established registration standards; assists Patient Care staff with bed assignments based on patients diagnosis, age, and condition; assists in monitoring the quality and efficiency of the registration process including completing follow-up on incomplete registrations through bedside registration. * Strives to meet Point of Care collection initiative by generating patient estimates, educating patients at the time of service and/or pre-calling on their individual plan benefits and identifying specific account goals for collection based on deposit matrix/patient estimator tools. Requests and accepts deposits towards deductible and/or coinsurance amounts from patients based on current deposit matrix/patient estimator tools and posts payments correctly to the payment processing system. * Maintains customer relations at a very positive level as evidenced by feedback from patients, visitors, physicians, patient care units, and fellow employees. Ensures all patients are offered a Patient's Rights Brochure, understands the admission consent form, and have been informed of the hospital's privacy practices (HIPAA). * Coordinates internal hospital messages, imports continuity of care documents (CCDS) and answers telephone promptly and courteously and immediately addresses caller's needs. Completes insurance verification, pre-certification/authorization for assigned accounts. * Interacts with the patient while in Patient Care units in order to complete registration (obtaining consents, inform patients of telephone consumer protection act, insurance information, referring physicians, and CMS required documentation) such as IMMs, MOON, and OBVs, etc. * Checks for medical necessity by confirming CPOM order and status of care at time of admission for direct admits. Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer. Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: * High School or GED Equivalent Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: * Healthcare experience * 1-3 years related experience in billing, insurance or registration Expectations and Standards * Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community. * Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. * Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity. * Maintain confidentiality. * Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment. * Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable. Benefits You Need & Then Some Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future. * PTO available day 1 for eligible hires. * Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement * Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call ************** or send an email to ****************.

Accounts Receivable Specialist Job Summary Join our team and be a part of our mission to deliver accessible, high-quality, affordable, and compassionate healthcare. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is an independent, non-profit healthcare system serving 10 counties in northeastern South Dakota and west-central Minnesota. Our team at Prairie Lakes makes a difference in the lives of patients and their loved ones Wage: $17.50- $25.04 This is an onsite, full-time (1.0 status/40 hours per week) position. Responsible for revenue cycle functions relative to accounts receivable including posting payments, bad debts, adjustments and all other patient accounting. Reconciles and maintains specific general ledger accounts for the month-end financial statement preparation and performs all other duties as assigned. RESPONSIBILITIES Revenue Cycle Posts payments for all entities: (Hospital, Clinics, Foundation, Home Health and etc.) Chooses proper adjustment codes to match payer types Post adjustments for all payers. Reviews and approves Managed Care discounts for reasonableness. Forwards problems to the Business Office Director/Billers for resolution. Prepares daily bank deposits for Prairie Lakes and Foundation. Prepares daily reconciliation of cash clearing and cash deposits. Reconciles over the counter receipt envelopes and applies to accounts. Reconciles A/R and other general ledger accounts as assigned for all entities. Confirms ACH receipt amount daily. Researches and posts corrections of payments for the Billers. Posts payments and adjustments of bad debt accounts. Performs research for auditors under the direction of the Business Office and or Finance Director. Prepares reports for presentation purposes for accounting/ finance. Other Duties Works closely with other departments, such as Accounting, Foundation, and Cafeteria, to assist with cash receipts, posting, and reconciliation as it relates to the general ledger. Assures cost and time efficiency of the department by maintaining maximum productivity and cost-effectiveness. Maintains confidentiality of all information pertaining to patients, employees, and physicians. Demonstrates a positive image of Prairie Lakes Health Care System by applying effective human relations skills with patients, visitors, other employees, and physicians. JOB SPECIFICATIONS Education and/or Experience An associate degree in accounting or a business-related field is preferred, or four years of related experience. Prior cash handling experience required. Intermediate skills in a PC based spreadsheet package (Excel or comparable). Computer Skills Microsoft Office applications. Must have working knowledge of Excel or spreadsheet applications. Benefits Prairie Lakes Healthcare System offers comprehensive benefits for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 403(b)-retirement plan, and generous paid time off to maintain a healthy home-work balance. Additional benefits for those qualifying include: Flexible Spending Account Employee Assistance Program for mental health Education Loan Program Community discounts including the Prairie Lakes Wellness Center Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require positive reference checks and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends (United States of America) Pay Range: is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $18.00 - $23.50 Highlights may be eligible for a $1,500 sign on bonus. You must be able to work all 4 shifts in this day/evening position: 4am - 12:30 pm 8am - 4:30 pm 12pm -8:30 pm 2pm - 10:30 pm Rotate every third weekend and holiday. Occasional call time. You Belong at Avera Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. A Brief Overview Performs venipuncture and capillary blood collection following approved techniques and policies for hospital inpatients and clinic outpatients. The Phlebotomist also organizes specimen collection requests, performs patient clinical laboratory specimen collection procedures, specimen transport, specimen processing, testing dispersal, point-of-care testing procedures, and other pre-analytic functions following established standards and practices. What you will do * Collects blood and other specimen collection and processing procedures in a competent manner that does not result in the need for repeat collections or valid complaints from patients or clients. * Properly identifies patients before specimen collection. Able to explain the collection procedure and provides the necessary preparation and collection instructions to patients. * Completes patient registration and test order computer data entry as required by established standards and procedures. * Labels, transports or stores collected specimens as directed in an accurate and timely manner. * Communicates with internal and external customers in a professional and efficient manner via telephone, pager or in person. * Interprets inpatient and outpatient test orders to determine appropriate collection time and specimen types to be collected. * Performs selected point-of-care testing according to established standards and procedures. * Assists with analysis, collection and maintenance of records as required by regulatory agencies and/or federal, state, or local law. Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer. Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: * High School or GED Equivalent * Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Expectations and Standards * Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community. * Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. * Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity. * Maintain confidentiality. * Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment. * Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable. Benefits You Need & Then Some Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future. * PTO available day 1 for eligible hires. * Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement * Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call ************** or send an email to ****************.

Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Primarily days with night, weekend and holiday on-call involvement (United States of America) Highlights Join the leadership team at Avera! Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in healthcare while leading HR operations in a vibrant community? Avera is seeking a dynamic Human Resources leader to join our team at St. Mary's in Pierre, SD. This is more than just a job - it's a chance to be part of a mission-driven organization that puts people first. As a key member of our leadership team, you'll help shape the employee experience, drive operational excellence, and support a culture rooted in compassion and service. Why Avera? * Be part of a respected healthcare system known for its commitment to quality and community. * Lead with purpose in a role that blends strategic thinking with hands-on impact. * Enjoy the beauty and charm of Pierre, SD - a welcoming city with a strong sense of community. Your next chapter starts here. Come lead with heart, innovate with purpose, and grow with Avera. You Belong at Avera Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. A Brief Overview Accountable for the direction and management of all activities for the human resources department, in support of the mission, goals, and objectives of Avera St. Mary's region. The region includes Pierre and Gettysburg with scope of services including hospital, long-term care and clinics. Avera is committed to the highest standard of customer service principles for its patients, visitors, and staff members. Staff will serve as role models by practicing exemplary behaviors when working with patients, visitors, and fellow staff members. Is a member of the administrative councils in the region with administrative responsibilities. What you will do * Provide overall leadership, direction, and coordination for all operating areas within Avera St. Mary's. (Acute, Long Term Care and Clinics). * Works with system HROs on developing and/or implementing appropriate policies and procedures to enhance efficient and effective operations and delivery of services within the system. * Implement system and regional HR strategic plans and budget targets into operational action plans which guide resource allocation to achieve the annual operating plan. * Provide leadership, guidance, support, and direction to the Avera St. Mary's leaders to ensure optimal use of resources and provide effective service. * Work to continuously enhance the delivery of human resource services through improvement processes that maintain the highest levels of service, efficiency, and effectiveness. Supervise Human Resource Partner team, support professional development opportunities for growth and learning. Administer and enhance employee feedback processes, including formal and informal options. Working in conjunction with HRP team, oversee the investigation of all employee complaints or allegations dealing with issues related to legal, policy, practice, or values violations. Oversee and enhance a comprehensive array of human resource management policies, programs, and practices that effectively link human resource strategies with business strategies, coordinating the implementation across Avera St. Mary's to ensure continuity and consistency. Oversee human resource management compliance and directs the Human Resources related functions to be consistent State and Federal statutes and regulations. Establish a strong cooperative relationship with operational leaders by providing the information, tools, and services necessary to carry out their human resources management responsibilities and to ensure that the human resources processes are compatible with and support operational needs. * Participate in the development system, HR Council and HR Operations Meetings to ensure accomplishment of the mission and vision of Avera. * Serve as an advisor and consultant to the Chief Executive Officer of Avera St. Mary's and Senior Leadership Team on matters within areas of responsibility. * Provide advice and information to the Avera St. Mary's Board of Directors on matters within areas of responsibility. * Act as a liaison and representative of Avera pertaining to human resources matters with community groups, local and regional health care colleagues and other relevant individuals and organizations. * Provide overall leadership, direction, and coordination for all operating areas within Avera St. Mary's. (Acute, Long Term Care and Clinics). * Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, developing, training, and retaining employees; planning, assigning, and leading work; appraising performance; rewarding and coaching employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer. Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: * Bachelor's or equivalent combination of education and experience. * 7-9 years progressively responsible management or supervisory level experience in human resources in a complex and progressive human resources environment. Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: * Master's * Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) - Human Resource Standards Institute (HRCI) Upon Hire * SHRM-Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) - Society For Human Resource Management (SHRM) Upon Hire Expectations and Standards * Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community. * Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. * Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity. * Maintain confidentiality. * Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment. * Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable. Benefits You Need & Then Some Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future. * PTO available day 1 for eligible hires. * Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement * Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call ************** or send an email to ****************.

Worker Type: PRN Work Shift: As Needed (United States of America) Pay Range: is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $17.25 - $21.25 Highlights You Belong at Avera Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. A Brief Overview Accountable for performing cleaning duties to provide a clean and aseptic facility, and performing laundry duties to provide ample quantity of linens to all departments and assuring the provisions of high quality service. What you will do * Performs designated cleaning in-patient care areas. Disinfects various items in the patient rooms. Performs designated cleaning in operating and emergency rooms. Cleans all floors, walls, and ceilings. Cleans isolation areas according to special standards and procedures. * Performs designated cleaning of offices, dining room, and assigned departments; dusts; washes and cleans such items as chairs, sinks, mirrors, designated equipment, telephones, blackboards, fixtures, counter, windows, bathrooms, lights and wall fixtures, walls vents, tables and chairs; empties ash trays and trash containers and disposes of refuse; mops and vacuums floors and carpets and fills dispensers as needed. * Reports required equipment maintenance and supplies needed to the Housekeeping Manager. Demonstrates knowledge of the strategic and operational plans of the facility and actively supports these on a daily basis, and as part of this involvement actively supports all facility functions. * Assists in cleaning the laundry area and equipment according to established policies and procedures and performs additional duties as assigned. * Records statistical data. A log of laundry poundage by department and a performance breakdown log are kept on a daily basis. Mends torn linens of good quality and puts them back into circulation. * Performs safety & infection control procedures to ensure a safe and clean environment for patients, residents, and staff. This includes understanding and following all safety and infection control policies and procedures. Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer. Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: * High School or GED Equivalent ; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience Expectations and Standards * Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community. * Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. * Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity. * Maintain confidentiality. * Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment. * Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable. Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call ************** or send an email to ****************.

Operative Services Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) Job Summary Join our team and be a part of our mission to deliver accessible, high-quality, affordable, and compassionate healthcare. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is an independent, non-profit healthcare system serving 10 counties in northeastern South Dakota and west-central Minnesota. Our team at Prairie Lakes makes a difference in the lives of patients and their loved ones. POSITION SUMMARY Responsible for the delivery of safe, effective, and quality patient-family-centered care in the OR and other areas of perioperative services for all patient populations. Will function as an RN's first assistant during operative and other invasive procedures and throughout the perioperative continuum in accordance with the scope of practice credentials, privileges, experience, education, and competency verification. RESPONSIBILITIES Assess patients at intervals in accordance with facility or healthcare organization policies and procedures. Participate in preoperative assessment and planning for surgical patients specific to RNFA activities (eg, anatomical exposure, wound closure) in collaboration with perioperative team members. Develop and implement an individualized perioperative patient plan of care. Function as an RN first assistant during operative and other invasive procedures by providing exposure through correct use of instruments, retractors, suction, and sponging techniques; handling and dissecting tissues in collaboration with the surgeon; clamping blood vessels, coagulating bleeding points, and ligating vessels in collaboration with the surgeon; placing drains as directed by the surgeon; and suturing muscle, fascia, subcutaneous, and skin in collaboration with the surgeon. Document nursing care accurately, completely, and legibly. Participate in quality review and performance improvement projects. Serve as an educator, mentor, consultant, and resource to peers, colleagues, and others in relation to RNFA activities Collaborates surgical schedule with staffing. Required Education/Licensure/Certification Bachelor's degree in nursing. Graduate from an accredited school of nursing and currently registered nurse licensure in state of employment. Successful completion of an approved Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN) RNFA training program that meets the AORN standards for RNFA education programs, and current certification in perioperative nursing (CNOR) by the AORN and current RNFA certification or active participation in the certification process to be achieved within nine months of eligibility. Mandatory Basic and Advanced Life Support Training per policy Benefits Prairie Lakes Healthcare System offers comprehensive benefits for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 403(b)-retirement plan, and generous paid time off to maintain a healthy home-work balance. Additional benefits for those qualifying include: Flexible Spending Account Employee Assistance Program for mental health Education Loan Program Community discounts including the Prairie Lakes Wellness Center Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require positive reference checks and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Pay Range: is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $26.75 - $40.00 Highlights This Dietitian provides nutritional counseling and consultation to Healthy Start program participants, focusing on maternal pregnancy and postpartum nutrition as well as infant feeding. The Dietitian will complete program-related nutrition evaluations, and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary program team, will be responsible for education and resource planning. This Dietitian will also provide group-based nutrition education on nutrition during pregnancy, postpartum and infant/toddler stages. Limited travel may be required. You Belong at Avera Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. A Brief Overview The dietitian is responsible for the nutritional care of the patient within an assigned area of practice. What you will do * Performs an accurate assessment within a timely manner of the patient's nutritional status including, but not limited to: obtaining and interpreting information in terms of the patient's nutritional needs, patient/family level of knowledge, ability and readiness to learn about nutrition requirements, cultural/religious needs, and physical/mental limitations. * Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific factors and performs satisfactorily related to patient's age, infant through geriatrics, as noted on unit specific guidelines and competencies. * Plans the delivery of medical nutrition therapy and implements an individualized outcomes based nutritional care plan specific to patient's needs with clearly defined, measurable goals. * Demonstrates ability to provide medical nutrition therapy to patients/family based on assessment needs. * Ensures continuity of nutrition care through communication with relevant care providers at mission and discharge. * Helps to effectively transition patients to a new care environment. * Documents all phases of the nutrition care process in a complete and concise manner. Develops and interprets patient education classes and/or materials. * Demonstrates ability to educate the public by planning and presenting lectures related to nutrition therapy and community nutrition. * Providing guidance to dietetic assistant in identifying and assigning patients to a nutritional risk level using screening/assessment policies and procedures. * Functions as an integral member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team as evidenced by active participation in team conferences, multidisciplinary care planning, and ongoing communication of outreach contracts. Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer. Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: * Bachelor's * Some College Dietetic Internship or similar Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics approved program required, unless already registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). * Registered Dietitian - Commission on Dietetic Registration within 180 Days * Licensed Dietitian - Licensing Board Licensed in the state based off job assignment as a Dietitian. within 180 Days Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: * 1-3 years Experience and advanced certifications in specialty area Expectations and Standards * Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community. * Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. * Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity. * Maintain confidentiality. * Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment. * Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable. Benefits You Need & Then Some Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future. * PTO available day 1 for eligible hires. * Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement * Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call ************** or send an email to ****************.