Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Clinic Float

Avera • Aberdeen, SD

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Avera Aberdeen Family Physicians is hiring a clinic float RN or LPN to provide professional nursing care to patients and families. The RN works with physicians and other healthcare team members to provide excellent patient care. The LPN provides care under the direction and supervision of the provider, delivering safe and effective patient care. The role includes coordinating clinic care activities, preparing patients and equipment, supporting procedures and testing, documenting patient information, educating patients and families, and maintaining exam rooms and lab-testing records. This is a regular, full-time day-shift position scheduled Monday through Friday for 72 hours every two weeks. The listed pay range is $22.50–$41.25; actual pay depends on experience. Sign-on bonuses are available up to $10,000 for RNs and $5,000 for LPNs. Eligible employees may also qualify for Avera’s student loan repayment program, which contributes $167 per month, up to $10,000, toward loan principal.

Requirements

• For the RN role: active Registered Nurse license in the state of practice, issued by the Board of Nursing, required upon hire.
• For the LPN role: active Licensed Practical Nurse license with the applicable Board of Nursing required upon hire.
• Ability to work the specified hours.
• Ability to perform essential job functions satisfactorily, including adequate visual acuity and effective communication, hearing, understanding, and distinguishing speech and other sounds.
• Commitment to Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE).
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and coordinate workflow.
• Maintain confidentiality.

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 the provider during procedures, treatments, examinations, and patient testing.
• Observe, record, and report patients’ conditions and reactions to drugs and treatments to the provider.
• Oversee appointment scheduling and prioritize patient preferences 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 the physician.
• 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, and ensure cleanliness.
• Prepare lists of needed medical supplies.
• Label pathology specimens according to lab protocol as needed.
• Perform quality control and maintain records for lab testing.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and coordinate workflow effectively with team members.
• Comply with applicable safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards.

Benefits

• RN sign-on bonus up to $10,000.
• LPN sign-on bonus up to $5,000.
• Eligible employees may qualify for student loan repayment: Avera contributes $167 per month, up to $10,000, directly toward loan principal.
• PTO available on day one for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
• Career development supported by hands-on training and mentorship.
• Positive work environment and supportive teamwork.

What This Job Offers

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