Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Medical Assistant (MA) | Nephrology

About the Role

Join our Urology & Nephrology Clinic! Whether you’re an RN, LPN, or MA, we want you on our team to help patients feel comfortable, cared for, and confident while working alongside a stellar team in a specialty that truly makes a difference.

This is a full-time position in a supportive team environment where you can positively impact each patient you serve.

Schedule

Monday–Thursday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM; 72 hours per 2 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Performs general nursing care to patients.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
• Coordinates the patient care activities for the clinic.
• Prepares equipment and assists provider during procedures, treatments, examinations, and testing of patients.
• Observes, records, and reports patient’s condition and reactions to drugs and treatments to provider.
• Oversees appointment scheduling and ensures preferences are given to patients in emergency situations.
• Maintains timely flow of patients.
• Greets patients and prepares them for physical examination.
• Screens patients for appropriate information including obtaining the health history, taking vitals, and conducting a nursing assessment.
• Documents obtained information in patient chart.
• Instructs patient in collection of samples and tests.
• Responds to patient phone calls in a timely manner with appropriate input from the physician.
• Educates patients and families about diagnostic process, medications, nutrition, and maintenance of health and wellness.
• Suggests solutions to patient care crisis problems and complaints.
• Maintains exam rooms with necessary supplies and materials; ensures cleanliness.
• Prepares list of medical supplies needed.
• Assures appropriate labeling of pathology specimens according to lab protocol as needed.
• Performs quality control and maintains records on all lab testing.

Requirements

• RN or LPN: Licensed in the State of South Dakota.
• Medical Assistant: One of the following is required:
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) – National Healthcareer Association (NHA) with MA diploma.
  • CCMA (NHA) with one year of experience.
  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).
  • Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) – American Medical Technologists (AMT).
• Ability to work the specified hours.
• Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds.

Pay

Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

• RN: $27.25 – $40.75 per hour; may be eligible for $10,000 sign-on bonus.
• LPN: $22.00 – $31.00 per hour; may be eligible for $5,000 sign-on bonus.
• MA: $19.50 – $27.50 per hour; may be eligible for $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO) available from day one for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship.
• Options for free health insurance.

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 workflow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.