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RN | Plastic Surgery

Monument Health logoMonument Health$29.60–$37.00/hr2 openings in Rapid City, SD USAPart timePosted 6d ago
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South Dakota

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This posting states $29.60–$37 an hour. Open registered nurse jobs in South Dakota post a median of $38.63 an hour, the middle half $34.50–$40.50, across 312 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Registered nurses employed in South Dakota earn a median of $37.53 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).

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About the job

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Primary Location

Rapid City, SD USA

Department

MHMC-RC Plastic Surgery

Scheduled Weekly Hours

20

Starting Pay Rate Range

$29.60 - $37.00

(Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)

Job Summary

The right team of nurses is capable of transforming health care. Monument Health nurses are professional and passionate, and we support one another. We are looking for RNs who are inspired to work together and communicate ideas to accomplish the goals set to enhance patient care.

It starts with heart. That is what you will do each day. As a Registered Nurse at Monument Health, you will be valued as an essential team member providing compassionate patient focused care. You will discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and - most importantly - a life-changing career. You will make a difference. Every day.

Our Registered Nurses facilitate relationship-centered, compassionate, quality care to patients through competent clinical practice and the application of the healing and science of professional nursing. You will participate in the prevention or resolution of illness, disability or injury, alleviation of suffering, and advocacy in the care of individuals in conjunction with interdisciplinary teams of healthcare providers, family members, and support systems. You will exercise independent judgement in utilizing the nursing process to assess, diagnose, identify outcomes, plan, implement, and evaluate direct patient care in accordance with ANA Standards of Professional Nursing Practice, institutional policies and procedures, applicable laws, and regulations.

Our vision at Monument Health is to be one team, to listen, to be inclusive, and to show we care. To do the right thing. Every time. If you share this philosophy, we hope you’ll join us.

Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:

*Supportive work culture

*Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage

*Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account

*Instant pay is available for qualifying positions

*Paid Time Off Accrual Bank

*Opportunities for growth and advancement

*Tuition assistance/reimbursement

*Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions

*Flexible scheduling

Job Description

Essential Functions:

Utilizes the ANA Nursing Process (2010) to perform the following functions:

  • Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the Healthcare consumer’s health and/or the situation.
  • Analyzes the assessment data to determine the diagnosis or the issues.
  • Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the Healthcare consumer of the situation.
  • Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes.
  • Implements the identified plan. Ensures patient progression along plan.
  • Coordination of Care – coordinates care delivery.
  • Health Teaching and Health Promotion – employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment.
  • Consultation – the advanced practice registered nurse and the nursing role specialist provide consultation to influence the identified plan, enhance the abilities of others and effect change.
  • Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.

Follows the ANA Standards of Professional Performance (2010):

  • Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice
  • Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice
  • Evaluates one’s own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules, and regulations
  • Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues
  • Collaborates with patient, family and others in the conduct of nursing practice
  • Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice
  • Integrates research findings into practice
  • Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing services
  • Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession
  • Practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner
  • Supports purpose, vision, and values of Monument Health.
  • Practices within the legal scope of a Registered Professional Nurse as outlined by the state in which employment occurs and delivers competent care consistent with standards / policies, laws, regulators/accreditation/certifying organizations.
  • Abides by the Provisions of the Code of Ethics for Nurses (ANA 2010).

Proficiently uses applicable technology and software to

  • Support and document nursing activities and patient care.
  • Access other work-related applications necessary to be an engaged and active associate of the organization, such as company email, iLearn modules, employee engagement surveys, benefits and compensation information, and policies and procedures.
  • Continuously seeks out opportunities to improve the quality of patient care delivery through innovative and creative problem solving.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements

Required:

Education - Completion of a nursing education program that is approved by a board of nursing

Certifications - Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) - Within 60 days of hire or transfer ; Registered Nurse (RN) - South Dakota Board of Nursing or Wyoming Board of Nursing for Wyoming facilities

Preferred:

Experience - 5+ years of Registered Nurse Experience

Education - Bachelors degree in Nursing

Scheduling Requirements: Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.

Physical Requirements: Very Heavy work - exerting over 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or more than 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force occassionally (up to 33% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects. Possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances.

Job Category

Nursing

Job Family

Ambulatory Nursing

Shift

Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department

Employee Type

Regular

10 Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc.

Make a difference . Every day.

Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

From Monument Health's job posting for Rapid City, SD USA, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About Monument Health

Monument Health is an integrated health system in western South Dakota and eastern Wyoming with five hospitals, more than 60 (source: Monument Health, About Us, opens in a new tab) outpatient locations and more than 6,300 (source: Monument Health, About Us, opens in a new tab) physicians and caregivers. Source: Monument Health, About Us

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