What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Emergency position at Avel eCare?
Job Title: Registered Nurse - Emergency
Location: Avel eCare, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Department: Emergency
Status: Full-time (36/hour)| Non-Exempt (Hourly)
About the Opportunity
As a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department at Avel eCare, you will play a critical role in delivering patient care through advanced medical services. Working in a collaborative team environment, you will provide expert nursing care, apply evidence-based practices, and ensure patient outcomes meet high standards of quality and safety. You will rotate between days, nights, and mid-shifts and be instrumental in utilizing telehealth to provide life-saving care.
Adhering to the American Nurses Association (ANA) standards of practice, you will demonstrate excellence in patient care, communication, and leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Comprehensive Patient Care: Utilize the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation) to provide personalized care and ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Leadership & Collaboration: Lead within the professional practice setting and collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure the highest quality of care.
- Continuous Improvement: Engage in performance evaluations, professional development, and efforts to improve nursing practice.
- Technology Integration: Incorporate healthcare technology and telemedicine systems into your nursing practice to enhance patient outcomes.
- Ethical Practice: Make decisions in alignment with the ANA’s code of ethics, prioritizing patient safety and well-being.
- Research & Evidence-Based Care: Implement research findings and evidence-based practices in nursing care where applicable.
What We Offer
- Competitive Compensation: We provide a compensation package that is competitive.
- Diversity & Inclusion: A culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Innovative Environment: Be part of a collaborative team transforming healthcare through telemedicine.
Qualifications
Education:
- Graduate from a CCNE or NLN accredited nursing program (strongly preferred).
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (preferred).
Experience:
- Emergency Room (ER) experience (strongly preferred).
- Hospital experience required.
Licensure:
- Registered Nurse license in at least one state (required).
- RN licensure in states where Avel eCare operates, within 120 days of hire.
- Certification in a specialty (preferred).
Additional Requirements:
- Membership in a professional nursing organization (preferred).
- Completion of state-specific certifications as required.
About Avel eCare
Avel eCare is a nationally recognized leader in telemedicine, operating one of the most extensive virtual healthcare networks in the world. Based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Avel partners with over 650 healthcare systems, rural hospitals, clinics, and facilities to deliver innovative telehealth solutions. Our services span Behavioral Health, Critical Care, Emergency, Hospitalist, Pharmacy, Specialty Care, Senior Care, and School Health, impacting nearly two million patients annually.
For three decades, Avel has been at the forefront of healthcare innovation, developing telehealth solutions that reduce costs, save time, and remove barriers to quality care. Join our mission-driven team and help reshape the future of healthcare.
Mission
"Every person and every community deserves access to high-quality care." At Avel eCare, we collaborate with local clinicians through telemedicine to ensure high-quality care is available when and where it’s needed most.
Vision
"Healthcare without boundaries." Avel eCare is a catalyst for change in healthcare, fostering a future defined by service, quality, collaboration, and innovation.
If you're passionate about transforming healthcare and making a difference in patients' lives, we invite you to apply today to join the Avel eCare team!
