Jobs · South Dakota

Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Ear Nose Throat Head and Neck Clinic

Avera Health · Sioux Falls, SD · 1 wk ago
On-site$22.5–$41.25/hrPart-time

Position Highlights

May be eligible for up to a $10,000 sign on bonus
RN: $27.75-$41.25
LPN: $22.50-$31.50

RN Job Summary

Responsible for providing professional nursing care to patients and families.
Communicates with physicians as well as other healthcare team members to provide excellent patient care.
Option for five 8hr shifts or four 10hr shifts

What you will do

  • Performs general nursing care to patients.
    Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
    Captures and documents patient’s condition and reactions to drugs and treatments to provider.
    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.
    Oversight of appointment scheduling and ensuring 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.
  • Prepares exam rooms with necessary supplies and materials.
    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.

Essential Qualifications

  • The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience

  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Board of Nursing
    An active license in the state of practice

Upcoming Benefits

  • PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
    Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.

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