Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Medical Assistant (MA) | Internal Medicine

Avera • Aberdeen, SD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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. The Licensed Practical Nurse provides professional nursing care under the direction and supervision of the provider, delivering safe and effective patient care. The Medical Assistant performs clinical and clerical duties to support patient care in the clinic, following established standards, competencies, and best practices.

Requirements

• Active license with the applicable Board of Nursing required upon hire (for LPN)
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) – National Healthcareer Association (NHA) with MA diploma OR CCMA (NHA) with one year of experience OR Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) OR Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) – American Medical Technologists (AMT) (for MA)
• All certifications must be active upon hire.
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire
• The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
• Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
• Ability to communicate effectively with others
• Ability to hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.

Nice To Haves

• LPNs may qualify for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program. Avera contributes $167 per month (up to $10,000) directly toward your loan principal to help you pay down debt faster.

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.

Benefits

• Sign-On Bonus Available!
• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed