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Aberdeen, South Dakota

Registered Nurse (RN) Navigator | Cancer Institute PRN

Registered Nurse Above average in Registered Nurse rolesPer Diem

Listed compensation

$27.75-$41.25/hr

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Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 36m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Location

Avera Marshall Hospital

Worker Type

PRN

Work Shift

Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays (United States of America)

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

$27.75 - $41.25

Position Highlights

This role includes on-call involvement of nights, weekends and holidays. Call shifts are remote and average about 4 shifts per month and include nights (6p-7a) and/or weekends (Friday PM - Monday AM). Coverage during daytime hours can be done on-site in Sioux Falls or remotely.

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

Serves as the point of contact for those affected by cancer both in person but primarily via phone through the call center. Performs needs assessment of all clients, addresses clinical concerns, provides education, triages, makes referrals to appropriate resources and services, assists with access to care, enhances patient experience, improves care coordination, and has ongoing follow-up and support as needed. Utilizes local, regional and national resources while collaborating with all of the Avera Cancer Institute locations. Maintains contact with referring agencies and related people and with community resources used for referral.

What you will do

Assists clients in eliminating barriers to timely, quality care through all phases of health care including prevention, detection, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship with particular focus on disparate populations.

Completes needs assessment of all clients and documents within database and electronic medical record as appropriate and effectively provides oncology nurse triage based on AAACN model of the nursing process including assessment, analyzing and planning, implementation and evaluation.

Makes referrals to appropriate resources and services and documents within database and electronic medical record as appropriate.

Provides ongoing support and follow-up per outlined protocols and documents within database and electronic medical record as appropriate.

Provides education and educational resources to those affected by cancer, including assisting in clients making informed decisions, with documentation in database as well as in electronic medical record as appropriate.

Appropriately refers mental health and emotional support needs to social work navigator or back to community or health system mental health professional.

Assists leader in planning, development, implementation and evaluation of goals and objectives.

Assists leader with data collection, analysis and reporting.

Achieves and maintains a current knowledge base regarding local, regional and national resources while ensuring electronic database of resources remains up to date including working collaboratively with the American Cancer Society and other organizations that provide support to cancer patients.

Works collaboratively with all Avera Cancer Institute staff and providers as well as other staff and providers throughout the Avera system to provide coordinated services which facilitate continuity of care for the patient and their families.

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 Experience working in a clinical environment

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 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org.

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse Navigator serves as the primary point of contact for cancer patients, performing needs assessments and providing oncology nurse triage. They facilitate access to care, coordinate services, and provide ongoing support and education to patients and their families.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice. A preferred qualification includes 1-3 years of experience working in a clinical environment.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient educationReferral managementElectronic medical record documentationOncology nursingClinical assessmentPatient supportMultidisciplinary collaborationOncology resources

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Nurse (RN) Navigator | Cancer Institute PRN at Avera Health a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Registered Nurse roles — ranked against 5,439 active Registered Nurse roles listings on WeekdayDoc.

Oncology — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 40 active Registered Nurse listings this role was benchmarked against, 15% are remote, 63% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for South Dakota is 88.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$72k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $81k in an average-cost state. 58.2% of South Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$72k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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6.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Registered Nurse roles

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