Part-Time
Registered Nurse 3
Med Surg Unit
Avera
5,001-10,000 employees
Midwest regional health system delivering care
Compensation Overview
$32.50 - $48.50/hr
Gregory, SD, USA
In Person
48 hours per two weeks, with schedules based on unit needs and 12-hour day/night shifts.
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- An active Registered Nurse license in the state of practice upon hire.
- Ability to work the specified hours, including as-needed 12-hour day or night shifts and weekend or holiday coverage.
- Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds.
- Ability to maintain competence in nursing capabilities outlined by leadership.
- Commitment to applying Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and work effectively in a team environment.
- Compliance with applicable safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards, including those associated with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, The Joint Commission, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
- Provide patient care by reviewing physician prescriptions, communicating the nursing care plan and pertinent information to healthcare team members, coordinating with healthcare providers, supporting patients and families, and conferring with physicians.
- Develop nursing care plans by obtaining medical histories, examining patients, documenting physical condition, psychological status, and social factors, developing nursing diagnoses, and establishing care objectives and interventions.
- Teach patients, families, and friends about healthcare requirements, conditions, medications, self-care skills, and available information and resources.
- Evaluate patient care by measuring health outcomes against standards, reviewing records, noting changing conditions, and modifying the nursing care plan.
- Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy patient care environment by following infection-control policies, medication procedures, controlled-substance regulations, organizational standards, and legal requirements.
- Document patient care services in patient and department records.
- Maintain patient care equipment by following operating procedures, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and arranging repairs.
- Maintain patient care supplies by checking stock, anticipating needs, ordering and expediting supplies, verifying receipt, and stocking items.
- One to three years of experience working in a clinical environment.
Avera Health operates an integrated health system with hospitals, clinics, and support services across 315 locations in five states, serving about 1 million people. Care is delivered through an interconnected network where clinicians and non-clinical teams coordinate prevention, treatment, and recovery for patients. The company combines a large multi-state footprint with faith-based values—compassion, hospitality, and stewardship—and relies on strong non-clinical support to connect care across communities. Its goal is to improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities by expanding access to coordinated, quality care.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$10.5M
Headquarters
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Founded
1897
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Avera acquired CNOS on July 15, 2026, expanding orthopedics and spine access.
- Avera opened Pavilion 2 in January 2026, doubling digestive health procedure capacity.
- B. Thomas Golisano's $35 million gift funds the 2027 children’s tower and amplifies fundraising.
What critics are saying
- CNOS integration and Epic conversion in 2026 create execution risk across Avera's network.
- MMIC litigation still threatens Avera with damages tied to prior settlement costs.
- The $245 million tower depends on recruitment and volume; weak demand hurts returns.
What makes Avera unique
- Avera owns the region's deepest integrated nonprofit network across 315 locations and 100 communities.
- Avera combines specialty hospitals, clinics, and health plans under one referral and payer ecosystem.
- Avera's ministry brand and local partnerships create trust competitors struggle to replicate.
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↑ 9%Avera Queen of Peace welcomes new board members. Avera Queen of Peace welcomes three new board members. By Kelli Koepsell Communications & Public Relations Partner August 18, 2026 2:48 pm MITCHELL S.D. (Mitchell Now) The Avera Queen of Peace Board of Directors welcomed three new board members: Sister Jodie Zimmerman, RJ Rylance and Tim Goldammer. Terms began July 1, 2026, and they will serve 4 years. "Avera Queen of Peace is fortunate to have experienced community leaders join our board," said Dr. Hilary Rockwell, President & CEO for the Avera Queen of Peace Region. "Members of the Avera Queen of Peace Board of Directors volunteer their time and expertise to help guide our mission, ensure quality care and support the long-term health needs of the region. The board focuses on governance and strategic planning as well as supporting financial oversight and resource stewardship." Sister Jodelle "Jodie" Zimmerman, of Yankton, S.D., is experienced in education, pastoral care, volunteerism, ethics, social justice and environmental sustainability. Previously, she was the pastoral care chaplain from 1995-2005 at Avera St. Benedict Health Center and Avera Bormann Manor in Parkston, S.D. She served on the Avera Marshall Board of Directors from 2009-2012 and 2015-2026. During that time, she was on the Planning Committee and Quality Committee. She was a member of the Monastic Council from 2017-2020. Sister Zimmerman has participated in church choirs and liturgy planning, the Catholic Daughters of the Americas (including serving as Regent) and instructed Faith Formation for Children and Adults. Richard J. "RJ" Rylance, of Mitchell, S.D., graduated from Augustana College and USD School of Law. He has been with MorganTheeler since 2024. Prior to that, he was with the Pennington County State's Attorney Office and Clayborne, Loos & Sabers in Rapid City, S.D. Along with his legal career, he is experienced in strategy, small business, human resources, technology, research and insurance. Rylance has been serving on the Mitchell Area United Way board since 2024 and was on the Abbott House board from 2015-2024. Timothy Goldammer, of Mitchell, S.D., has a broad range of experience in business, finance, strategy, human resources and education. He is currently Culinary Department Head at Mitchell Technical College. Goldammer is serves as Pastoral Council Chair for the Mitchell Catholic Pastorate, which he joined in 2022. He has been a Mitchell City Council Member for Ward 1 since 2022. Previously, he was active with the Area Community Theater from 2016-2022, where he was Board President.
New bookstore offers more than books. Former nurse Kalli Mimmack opens eight: twenty eight as a place for faith, fellowship. July 21, 2026 at 2:59 PM News Reporting MITCHELL - For 14 years, Kalli Mimmack cared for patients in hospitals and clinics. Today, she hopes to care for people in a different way. After leaving her position as clinic manager at the Avera Cancer Institute in June, Mimmack has opened eight: twenty eight, a Christian bookstore in the Corn Palace Plaza, trading scrubs for shelves filled with Bibles, devotionals, apparel and faith-based gifts. Keep Watching Midweek Update- Mitchell Activities Director For Mimmack, the career change wasn't about leaving behind a calling to serve others. It was about following what she believes is God leading her in a new direction. "Sometimes you have to just take that leap of faith, trusting God's plans with all your heart," Mimmack said. The store's name comes from Romans 8:28, one of her favorite Bible verses: "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to His purpose." Proverbs 3:5, which encourages believers to trust in the Lord rather than their own understanding, also helped guide her decision. Mimmack began her nursing career in Mitchell in 2012 at Queen of Peace Hospital before working in labor and delivery, the operating room and clinic settings. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing in healthcare leadership in 2019 and most recently managed the Avera Cancer Institute clinic. Her final day in healthcare was June 12. While opening a bookstore may seem like an unlikely next chapter, Mimmack sees a common thread between the two careers. "I still get to care for people," she said. "I just get to do it in a different way." Rather than simply operating a retail business, Mimmack envisions the store as a gathering place where people can grow in their faith together. She hopes church groups, Bible studies, college students from Dakota Wesleyan University and Mitchell Technical College and anyone seeking a quiet place can use the space for fellowship. The store is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, but Mimmack said she's willing to open as early as 5 a.m. for devotional groups and gatherings over coffee. Her husband already hosts a weekly men's Bible study, and their daughter hopes to begin leading a devotional group for high school students. The bookstore also features an espresso bar using coffee beans supplied by Bread and Vine, another downtown Mitchell business. Located in the former Cornerstone Too storefront, which had been vacant since October, Mimmack and her husband transformed the space into the new bookstore. Customers still occasionally wander in looking for ice cream, a reminder of the building's previous tenant. The store offers a variety of products, including study Bibles, journaling Bibles, children's Bibles, devotionals, apparel, jewelry, gifts and children's toys. One feature setting the business apart is free Bible embossing with purchases. Mimmack is also preparing to offer custom laser engraving and embossing for customers' personal items once additional equipment arrives. Near the front of the store sits a prayer and verse wall where visitors can leave prayer requests or favorite Bible verses. During the first week alone, three rows quickly filled with handwritten notes. Mitchell has been without a local bookstore since The Reader's Den closed in 2021, and Mimmack said many customers have expressed excitement about having a faith-focused bookstore back in town. The community response has exceeded Mimmack's expectations. She said complete strangers have walked into the store and prayed over her, while others have circled the building outside to pray before introducing themselves. Many have shared stories of how God has worked in their own lives. "I'm feeling pretty lucky to do this every day," she said. Sales have also been strong. During Crazy Days, Saturday sales were double any other day during the store's opening week, and several popular items sold out quickly, including "Bible in a Year" reading guides. Residents have already expressed interest in working at the store, but for now, Mimmack is running the business with help from family and friends as needed. Read more stories from Jen Leither here... Launching the business was made easier through community support. After Mimmack presented her business plan, the Mitchell Area Chamber and Development Corporation approved a $2,500 entrepreneur loan and offered the storefront at a reduced rate for the summer to help launch the business. As part of the agreement, businesses filling the space were required to include a retail component. The Chamber began offering discounted space after launching its student business competition this spring, hoping to give entrepreneurs an affordable place to start. "We're excited to welcome 8:28 Christian Bookstore to the Chamber Courtyard," Mitchell Area Chamber and Development Corporation CEO Mike Lauritsen said. "We believe 8:28 is a great addition to downtown Mitchell, and we're excited to watch them flourish as they build their business and become part of our community." For Mimmack, opening the bookstore fulfills a dream rooted in faith and family. Her parents own a medical transport business in Florida, her in-laws own Simply Unique in Mitchell, and her husband founded Anchor'D Recovery. Though Mimmack has collected Bibles for years - she owns nine different versions herself - she said the store's greatest purpose isn't selling books or gifts. Instead, she hopes it becomes a place where people find encouragement, community and a deeper relationship with God. News Reporting Jennifer Leither joined the Mitchell Republic in April 2024. She was raised in Sioux Falls, S.D. where she attended Lincoln High School. She continued her education at South Dakota State University, graduating in December 2000 with a bachelor's degree in Journalism. During her time in college, Leither worked as a reporter for the campus newpaper, The Collegian. She also interned for Anderson Publications in Canistota, SD the summer of 2000. Upon graduation, Leither continued to reside in the Sioux Falls area and worked as a freelance writer for the Argus Leader for a number of years. /jennifer-leither More stories for you. Conversation
According to a release: The partnership includes over 100 CNOS physicians, advanced practice providers, physical therapists, occupational therapists and athletic trainers across 9 specialties and subspecialities with over 350 staff.
Avera St. Luke's partners with Emily's Hope to expand access to free naloxone. * ben dylla * 2 hrs ago. {KXLG - Aberdeen, SD} Avera St. Luke's has now partnered with Emily's Hope to make free naloxone, also known as Narcan(R), available. The distribution box is located inside of the Emergency Room entrance (Door 1) near admitting. Naloxone can save a life if someone takes too many opioids (like pain pills or heroin) by reversing opioid effects and helping the person to wake up and start breathing properly. It's a nasal spray with no needles involved. While it can be lifesaving for someone who is overdosing, it also doesn't hurt someone if they aren't truly overdosing. "We're grateful for the opportunity to partner with Emily's Hope as this reflects our shared commitment to prevention and community health," said Dan Bjerknes, Avera St. Luke's Regional President and CEO. "Placing naloxone where people can easily access it helps reduce stigma and empowers community members to take action in an emergency." Emily's Hope, a non-profit helping remove the stigma of substance use and addiction, provides the free naloxone kits and is going to continue keeping the distribution boxes restocked. In October, naloxone distribution boxes were installed at Avera Behavioral Health Urgent Care - 69th Street, Sioux Falls; Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center Emergency Department, Sioux Falls; and Avera Sacred Heart Hospital Emergency Department, Yankton. Avera Missouri River Health Center in Gettysburg also recently received a distribution box. Naloxone is also available at most pharmacies (just ask). You can find a pharmacy near you at letsbeclearsd.com/prevention/reverse-overdose or request online through Emily's Hope. A map of naloxone distribution locations is available at emilyshope.charity/find-narcan. The naloxone distribution program is a collaboration between Emily's Hope, the South Dakota Department of Health, the Department of Social Services, the South Dakota Office of the Attorney General and local partners such as Avera. Opioids are highly addictive narcotics commonly prescribed for severe pain. And even though they provide relief for those struggling, they must be used with extreme caution. Opioids are a major contributor to fatal overdoses in South Dakota. Everyone is encouraged to carry naloxone with them, especially anyone who lives with or knows someone at risk for opioid overdose. Signs of an opioid overdose: * Very slow or no breathing * Small, tiny eye pupils * Weird snoring or gurgling * Cold or blue skin * Won't wake up * Limp body If you see these signs, call 911 right away and administer naloxone.
Yankton Medical Clinic and Avera begin new collaborative partnership. YANKTON, S.D. (Dec. 23, 2025) - A new professional services agreement (PSA) between Yankton Medical Clinic and Avera goes into effect starting Jan. 1, 2026. Signage at the clinic will change to "Yankton Medical Clinic, an Avera Partner." The PSA, announced in September, means that YMC and Avera are entering into a strategic collaboration designed to enhance health care access and strengthen physician recruitment across the region. Yankton Medical Clinic remains an independent medical practice - it has not been purchased by Avera and there is no change in ownership. Rather, YMC will partner with Avera for some functions, such as streamlined services. "This PSA builds increased collaboration with Avera that reflects a shared commitment to the communities both organizations serve to expand access to high-quality, specialized medical care close to home. It will be a great benefit to our patients and the region," said Becky McManus, CEO of Yankton Medical Clinic, P.C. Patients will experience minimal changes. They will see the same physician or advanced practice provider as in the past, and the same care team. "The overall care experience will remain coordinated and streamlined, especially if patients need hospital services in the future, such as an inpatient stay or specialty resources," said McManus. "This PSA sets Yankton Medical Clinic and Avera up to work collaboratively in the best interest of our community and wider region. We have a shared goal to foster a thriving medical sector that continues to make Yankton and our region a destination for quality health care services," said Victoria Hanson, Regional President and CEO of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital. YMC patients have been notified of this change by mail. Prior to their first appointment following Jan. 1, they will be prompted during electronic check-in to sign new registration forms. The Avera Health system has 22,100 employees and physicians, serving more than 315 locations and 100 communities in a five-state region. Its ministry, its people and its superior value distinguish Avera. Yankton Medical Clinic carry on the health care legacy of the Benedictine and Presentation Sisters, delivering care in an environment guided by its values of compassion, hospitality and stewardship. For more information about Avera, visit its website at Avera.org. Founded in 1946, Yankton Medical Clinic, P.C. is preparing to celebrate 80 years of service in 2026. The mission of YMC is to provide timely, compassionate, quality care to all who seek that care, with respect for and trust in those Yankton Medical Clinic serve. The vision is to be an independent regional center of medical excellence committed to quality care and medical education. With 45 Physicians, 20 Specialties and a longstanding commitment to excellence, compassion, and patient-centered care, the clinic has grown to become one of the region's most trusted providers of health care.