About The Position
Avera St. Luke’s Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Medical Assistant for an Interventional Radiology clinic opportunity on the day shift. The role supports professional, safe, and effective patient care and involves working with providers and other healthcare team members. Duties vary by credential and include nursing care, clinical and clerical support, patient preparation and education, procedure assistance, care coordination, and maintaining clinic supplies and testing records. The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients and families and communicates with physicians and other healthcare team members. The LPN provides professional nursing care under the direction and supervision of a provider. The Medical Assistant performs clinical and clerical duties in accordance with established standards, competencies, and best practices. Employees are expected to support Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles; demonstrate compassion, hospitality, and stewardship; uphold CARE standards; maintain confidentiality; work effectively with the team; and comply with applicable safety laws, regulations, and standards. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities unless they cause undue hardship to the employer.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse: Active license from the Board of Nursing in the state of practice upon hire.
- Licensed Practical Nurse: Active license with the applicable Board of Nursing upon hire.
- Medical Assistant: One of the following active credentials upon hire: CCMA from the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) with an MA diploma; CCMA from NHA with one year of experience; CMA from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA); or RMA from American Medical Technologists (AMT).
- Ability to work the hours specified.
- Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties.
- Ability to communicate effectively, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds.
- Ability to perform each essential job function satisfactorily.
- Commitment to Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and coordinate workflow.
Responsibilities
- Perform general nursing care for 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 prioritize patient preferences in emergency situations.
- Maintain timely patient flow.
- Greet patients and prepare them for physical examinations.
- Obtain health histories and vital signs, conduct nursing assessments, and document information in patient charts.
- Instruct patients in the collection of samples and tests.
- Respond to patient phone calls in a timely manner, with appropriate input from physicians.
- Educate patients and families about diagnostic processes, medications, nutrition, and health and wellness maintenance.
- Suggest solutions to patient-care crises and complaints.
- Maintain exam rooms, supplies, and materials; ensure cleanliness and prepare lists of needed medical supplies.
- Label pathology specimens according to laboratory protocol as needed.
- Perform quality control and maintain records on laboratory testing.
- Coordinate workflow with team members and contribute to a productive and efficient environment.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus eligibility: up to $10,000 for Registered Nurses and up to $5,000 for LPNs and Medical Assistants.
- LPNs may qualify for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, with contributions of $167 per month, up to $10,000, applied directly toward loan principal.
- PTO available on day one for eligible hires.
- Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
- Career development through hands-on training and mentorship.
- Supportive team environment and career growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
