Registered Nurse (RN) | MCK Gastroenterology

Responsibilities

• Performs general nursing care to patients.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
• Captures and documents patient information in the patient chart.
• Coordinates patient care activities for the clinic.
• Prepares equipment and assists providers 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.
• Instructs patients 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

• The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
• Active license in the state of practice.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing.

Skills

Excellent communication skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team, strong organizational skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Benefits

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
• Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees.

Pay

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
$27.75 - $41.25

Schedule

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)