Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | McGreevy Main 7th Ave Clinic

Location: Avera 7th Avenue Clinic | Worker Type: Regular | Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

About the Role

Primary nurse for new provider. Provides for the delivery of professional nursing care under the direction of the provider as part of a multidisciplinary team.

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, taking vitals, and conducting a nursing assessment.
• 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) with an active license in the state of practice.
• Ability to work the specified hours (Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm).
• Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds.
• Commitment to Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles.
• Adherence to Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE).
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards (e.g., CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, OSHA).

Pay

The pay range for this position is $22.50 - $41.25 per hour, dependent upon experience.

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.
• Eligibility for a $3,000 sign-on bonus.
• Student Loan Repayment Program: Up to $10,000 in extra monthly payments ($167/month) to help pay down principal balance faster.