Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | 69th and Cliff Clinic
Avera Health · Sioux Falls, SD · 3 days ago
On-site$22.5–$41.25/hrPart-time
About the Role
Primary nurse for new provider starting. Position is 4.5 days/week with day shifts.
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, 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
Qualifications
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - An active license in the state of practice upon hire
- Must be able to work the hours specified
- Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
- Ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds
Skills & Attributes
- 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 work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment
- Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable
Pay
- RN: $27.75 - $41.25
- LPN: $22.50 - $31.50
Benefits
- PTO available day 1 for eligible hires
- Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
- Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship