About The Position
Avera Miller Clinic is hiring for a clinic opportunity for a Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Medical Assistant. The Licensed Practical Nurse provides professional nursing care under the direction and supervision of a provider, delivering safe and effective patient care. The Medical Assistant performs clinical and clerical duties that support patient care in the clinic, following established standards, competencies, and best practices. The role is responsible for providing professional nursing care to patients and families and communicating with physicians and other healthcare team members to support excellent patient care. The schedule is primarily days, Monday through Friday, for 72 hours per two weeks, with possible weekends, evenings, and holidays. The stated pay range is $20.00–$41.25; the actual rate depends on experience. Employees are expected to apply Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles; promote compassion, hospitality, and stewardship; uphold CARE standards; maintain confidentiality; work effectively with the team; and comply with applicable safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards. Avera offers benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees.
Requirements
- For the Registered Nurse role: active Registered Nurse license in the state of practice, required upon hire.
- For the Licensed Practical Nurse role: active Licensed Practical Nurse license with the applicable Board of Nursing, required upon hire.
- For the Medical Assistant role, one of the following is required: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) with an MA diploma; CCMA (NHA) with one year of experience; Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA); or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) (the source listing is truncated after “American M”).
- Ability to work the specified hours.
- Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties.
- Ability to communicate effectively and to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds.
- Ability to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Responsibilities
- Provide general nursing care to patients.
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
- Coordinate patient care activities for the clinic.
- Prepare equipment and assist providers during procedures, treatments, examinations, and testing.
- Observe, record, and report patients’ conditions and reactions to drugs and treatments to providers.
- Oversee appointment scheduling and ensure preferences are given to patients in emergency situations.
- Maintain timely patient flow.
- Greet patients and prepare them for physical examinations.
- Screen patients by obtaining health histories, taking vital signs, and conducting nursing assessments.
- Document obtained information in patient charts.
- Instruct patients in the collection of samples and tests.
- Respond to patient phone calls promptly, with appropriate input from physicians.
- Educate patients and families about diagnostic processes, medications, nutrition, and health and wellness maintenance.
- Suggest solutions to patient-care crisis problems and complaints.
- Maintain exam rooms, supplies, and materials, and ensure cleanliness.
- Prepare lists of needed medical supplies.
- Label pathology specimens appropriately according to laboratory protocol, as needed.
- Perform quality control and maintain records for laboratory testing.
- Communicate and coordinate workflow with other team members.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards.
Benefits
- LPNs may qualify for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, with $167 per month contributed directly toward loan principal, up to $10,000.
- PTO available from day one for eligible hires.
- Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
- Career development through hands-on training and mentorship.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
