Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | 69th and Cliff Clinic

Avera 69th & Cliff Clinic – Day Shift

About the role

Primary nurse for a new provider starting 4.5 days per week.

Pay ranges:

• RN: $27.75 - $41.25 per hour
• LPN: $22.50 - $31.50 per hour

Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs general nursing care to patients under the direction of the provider.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
• Coordinates 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 health history and taking vitals.
• 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

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) with an active license in the state of practice.
• 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.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, provided the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and the 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 to ensure a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

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.