Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Medical Assistant (MA) | Physical Med

Avera is currently seeking nurses to deliver high-quality care in its patient-focused settings. The position offers:

• Student Loan Repayment: Eligible for a program that helps reduce student loan debt.
• Positive Work Environment: A culture that practices the mission and demonstrates pride through excellent care.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for certification beyond basic licensure.
• Sign-On Bonus: Available for LPNs and Medical Assistants.

About the role

Provides professional nursing care under the direction of a provider. Duties include:

• Administering prescribed medications and treatments.
• Coordinating patient care activities.
• Assisting providers during procedures, treatments, examinations, and testing.
• Observing, recording, and reporting patient conditions and reactions.
• Scheduling appointments and prioritizing patients in emergencies.
• Greeting patients, preparing them for exams, and collecting health histories.
• Documenting patient information in charts.
• Instructing patients on sample collection and test preparation.
• Responding to patient inquiries and complaints.
• Maintaining exam rooms and ensuring cleanliness.
• Preparing lists of medical supplies and labeling pathology specimens.
• Performing quality control and maintaining records on lab testing.

Responsibilities

Essential duties include:

• Working within specified hours.
• Communicating effectively with others, hearing, understanding, and distinguishing speech and other sounds.
• Maintaining confidentiality.
• Coordinating work flow with other team members.
• Complying with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards.

Requirements

Qualifications include:

• An active license in the state of practice for LPNs.
• Visual acuity adequate for the job.
• The ability to communicate effectively.

Qualifications

Required education, license/certification, or work experience:

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Board of Nursing.

Skills

Skills required for the position include:

• Effective communication.
• Teamwork and coordination.
• Confidentiality.
• Compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Benefits

Benefits offered include:

• PTO available day one for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
• Hands-on training and mentorship for career development.