Registered Nurse (RN) | Clinic Float

Avera Aberdeen Family Physicians is seeking a dedicated professional to join our clinic team on a regular, day-shift basis (Monday–Friday, 8 am–5 pm).

About the Role

Responsible for providing professional nursing care to patients and families. Communicates with physicians and other healthcare team members to deliver excellent patient care in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform general nursing care to patients.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
• Coordinate patient care activities for the clinic.
• Prepare equipment and assist providers during procedures, treatments, examinations, and testing.
• Observe, record, and report patient’s condition and reactions to drugs and treatments to providers.
• Oversee appointment scheduling, ensuring timely flow and preferences for emergency situations.
• Greet patients, prepare them for examinations, and screen for health history, vitals, and nursing assessments.
• Document obtained information in patient charts.
• Instruct patients in sample collection and testing procedures.
• Respond to patient phone calls promptly with appropriate physician input.
• Educate patients and families about diagnostic processes, medications, nutrition, and wellness.
• Suggest solutions to patient care crises and complaints.
• Maintain exam rooms with necessary supplies, ensuring cleanliness.
• Prepare lists of medical supplies needed.
• Ensure proper labeling of pathology specimens according to lab protocol.
• Perform quality control and maintain records for all lab testing.

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Ability to work specified hours (Monday–Friday, 8 am–5 pm).
• Visual acuity and communication skills adequate to perform position duties, including distinguishing speech and other sounds.
• Commitment to Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles.
• Adherence to Avera’s CARE standards (Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, Engagement).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work effectively in a team environment.
• Compliance with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards (e.g., CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, OSHA).

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) available from day one for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
• Student Loan Repayment Program: Receive an extra $167 per month (up to $10,000) applied directly to your loan principal.
• $10,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.
• Career development through hands-on training, mentorship, and support for national specialty certifications.

Pay

$27.75 – $41.25 per hour, dependent upon experience.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8 am–5 pm.