Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Lead | Plastic Surgery Clinic

Location: Avera Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery – Day Shift (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; 80 hours per 2 weeks)

Position Highlights

• LPN pay range: $24.50 – $33.75 per hour
• RN pay range: $29.00 – $43.25 per hour
• Eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program: up to $10,000 ($167 monthly extra payment toward principal)

About the Role

Functions as an extension of the manager/supervisor to facilitate efficient and effective operation of the assigned area. The Lead utilizes independent and interdependent judgement and is expected to serve as a resource to staff, physicians, and clinic leadership. Responsible for general oversight of the assigned group and, in addition, utilizes technical and customer-service aptitudes for day-to-day patient services. Performs all essential functions/duties of the Clinic RN position as well as the additional lead duties.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and resolves facility problems or patient concerns in a timely manner.
• Acts as a resource to staff for problem resolution, training, and disseminates information as requested by leadership.
• Collaborates with the Supervisor/Manager to develop and implement orientation and education plans.
• Trains new staff and provides remedial training for existing staff; coaches and gives feedback to staff and leadership.
• Provides input to the Supervisor/Manager related to staff appraisals, interviewing, and hiring.
• Assists in patient care as directed by the provider and coordinates patient-care activities for the clinic.
• Makes appropriate referrals to other providers per physician instructions.
• Documents all patient procedures accurately, completely, legibly, and in a timely manner.
• Greets patients, conducts clinical interviews, and assesses a variety of patient needs.
• Provides open and timely communication with patients, families, and significant others, ensuring they have sufficient information to participate in care.
• Reports test results to patients per physician instructions.
• Maintains exam rooms for necessary supplies and cleanliness.
• Assists in greeting, registering, and scheduling patients; answers phones promptly and routes messages appropriately.
• Keeps patients informed of physician schedules (e.g., delays) and maintains patient flow.

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice (upon hire).
• Ability to work the specified hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; 80 hours per 2 weeks).
• Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds.

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

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles in daily service to patients, families, and the community.
• Promotion of Avera’s values: compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Adherence to Avera’s CARE standards (Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, Engagement).
• Maintenance of confidentiality.
• Teamwork and coordination of workflow to ensure a productive and efficient environment.
• Compliance with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards (e.g., CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, OSHA).

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) available from day one for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
• Career development through hands-on training and mentorship.