Registered Nurse (RN) OR Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) OR Medical Assistant (MA) | Family Practice Clinic

Position Highlights

• Serve as primary nurse for APP on Dr. Strasburg's team
• Rotate with nursing staff to cover acute care on weekends
• Schedule: 8:00am–5:00pm M–Th, 8:00am–12:00pm F (Friday afternoons off); 72hrs/2wks
• RN: May be eligible for up to $10,000–$15,000 sign-on bonus and $2,500 relocation bonus
• LPN: May be eligible for up to $7,500–$10,000 sign-on bonus and $1,500 relocation bonus
• MA: May be eligible for up to $7,500 sign-on bonus and $1,500 relocation bonus

About the Role

Provides for the delivery of professional nursing care under the direction of the provider. Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

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) – active license in the state of practice upon hire
• Ability 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
• Commitment to daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles
• Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship
• Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE)
• Maintain confidentiality
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable

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