Patient Care RN Jobs in South Dakota
Patient Care RN jobs in South Dakota are open across Sioux Falls, Rapid City, and Sturgis and other South Dakota metros, with employers like Sanford Bismarck, Sanford Health, and Monument Health hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Location:
Avera McKennan 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.
$31.00 - $46.25
Position 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 the coordination of the patient's clinical services between hospital setting and the home setting. Promotes, educates and coordinates services when the patient is transferred from the hospital to care transitions, home healthcare or hospice services.
What you will do
- Serves as home care expert and resource to referral sources and/or agency staff regarding patient care, treatments and services that can be provided in the home/hospice setting including skilled and nonskilled services or other programs.
- Provides clinical assessment and assists referral sources with identification of appropriate services in the post-acute home care setting including education regarding admission criteria.
- Obtains physician orders, face to face, for home care/hospice services prior to each patient’s admission to home care.
- Coordinates the home care/hospice plan as ordered by the physician.
- Clinical excellence and ability to proactively determine actual and potential complications in the home setting of care delivery for success of the patient.
- Documents each patient’s home care plan and coordination activities according to standards established by Avera.
- Facilitates communication between entities and assigned hospital/agency staff, identifying and reporting processes in the system where communication and/or continuity of care can be improved.
- Maintains knowledge of Federal and State regulations as well as Agency 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:
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire
Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
- 1-3 years home health/hospice related 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 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org.
Location:
Avera McKennan 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.
$31.00 - $46.25
Position 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 the coordination of the patient's clinical services between hospital setting and the home setting. Promotes, educates and coordinates services when the patient is transferred from the hospital to care transitions, home healthcare or hospice services.
What you will do
- Serves as home care expert and resource to referral sources and/or agency staff regarding patient care, treatments and services that can be provided in the home/hospice setting including skilled and nonskilled services or other programs.
- Provides clinical assessment and assists referral sources with identification of appropriate services in the post-acute home care setting including education regarding admission criteria.
- Obtains physician orders, face to face, for home care/hospice services prior to each patient’s admission to home care.
- Coordinates the home care/hospice plan as ordered by the physician.
- Clinical excellence and ability to proactively determine actual and potential complications in the home setting of care delivery for success of the patient.
- Documents each patient’s home care plan and coordination activities according to standards established by Avera.
- Facilitates communication between entities and assigned hospital/agency staff, identifying and reporting processes in the system where communication and/or continuity of care can be improved.
- Maintains knowledge of Federal and State regulations as well as Agency 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:
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire
Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
- 1-3 years home health/hospice related 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 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org.
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Find Patient Care RN JobsPatient Care RN Jobs by City in South Dakota
Where South Dakota roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Patient Care RN Job Market in South Dakota
A snapshot from current South Dakota openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Sanford Bismarck4
- Sanford Health4
- Monument Health2
- Sioux Center Health1
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services11
What South Dakota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in patient care RN jobs across South Dakota.
- Active RN license in the state of employment
- Current BLS certification required at time of hire
- Associate degree in nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Minimum one year of acute care or clinical experience preferred
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
- ACLS certification required for telemetry, ICU, or step-down unit roles
Patient Care RN Jobs in South Dakota: Frequently Asked Questions
How many patient care RN jobs are there in South Dakota?
There are 11+ patient care RN openings in South Dakota on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Sioux Falls, Rapid City, and Sturgis. New positions post regularly as employers across South Dakota hire.
How much do patient care RNs make in South Dakota?
Patient care RNs in South Dakota earn a median of about $78,060 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $54,040 for the lowest 10% to over $98,220 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which South Dakota cities have the most patient care RN jobs?
Sioux Falls, Rapid City, and Sturgis have the most patient care RN openings in South Dakota right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire patient care RNs in South Dakota?
Employers hiring patient care RNs in South Dakota include Sanford Bismarck, Sanford Health, and Monument Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote patient care RN jobs in South Dakota?
Yes. About 0% of patient care RN openings tied to South Dakota are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in South Dakota metros.
How do I apply for patient care RN jobs in South Dakota?
You can apply to patient care RN jobs in South Dakota directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred South Dakota location, then apply to each one that fits.
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