Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Cancer Institute Float

Avera Health • Sioux Falls, SD

118d • $22 - $40

About The Position

Avera Cancer Institute is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) to join our float pool. This position offers a great opportunity to provide professional nursing care under the direction of the provider. The role involves working Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, totaling 80 hours every two weeks. The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $40.75, depending on experience. Additionally, the position may be eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, which provides an extra payment of $167 per month (up to $10,000) to help pay down student loans faster.

Requirements

• Active license as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of practice upon hire.
• Ability to perform essential job functions satisfactorily, including visual acuity and effective communication skills.
• Commitment to Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing care to patients and families.
• Communicates with physicians and other healthcare team members to ensure excellent patient care.
• Performs general nursing care to patients.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
• Coordinates 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 health history, taking vitals, and conducting nursing assessments.
• Documents obtained information in patient chart.
• Instructs patients in the 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 processes, 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, ensuring cleanliness.
• Prepares a 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

• PTO available from day 1 for eligible hires.
• Free health insurance options for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan.
• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed