Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Lead | Plastic Surgery Clinic

Avera • Sioux Falls, SD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Functions as an extension of the manager/supervisor to facilitate efficient and effective operation of the assigned area. The lead utilizes independent and interdependent judgement and is expected to serve as a resource to staff, physicians, and clinic leadership. Responsible for general oversight of the assigned group and in addition utilizes technical and customer services aptitudes for day-to-day patient services. The Lead will also perform all essential functions/duties of the Clinic RN position as well as the additional duties.

Requirements

• 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.
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing
• An active license in the state of practice
• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and resolves any facility problems or patient concerns in a timely matter.
• Acts as a resource to staff for problem resolution and training and disseminates information to staff as requested by leadership.
• Collaborates with the Supervisor/Manager to develop and implement an orientation and education plan.
• Responsible for training new staff and for remedial training of existing staff.
• Coaches and provides feedback to staff and to the leadership team as necessary.
• Provides input to the Supervisor/Manager related to clinic staff appraisals, interviewing and hiring.
• Assists in care to patients as directed by the provider.
• Coordinates the patient care activities for the clinic.
• Makes appropriate referrals to other providers per physician instructions.
• Provides accurate, completed, legible, and timely documentation of all patient procedures in the medical record.
• Greets patients and conducts clinical interviews with patients to assess a variety of patient needs.
• Provides open and timely communication with patients, families, and their significant others.
• Provides sufficient information to allow patients and their significant others to participate in patient’s care.
• Reports test results to patient per physician instructions.
• Maintains exam rooms for necessary supplies, materials and ensures cleanliness.
• Assists in greeting, registering, and scheduling patients.
• Answers phones promptly and takes messages or transfer to person involved.
• Keeps patients informed of physician scheduled (i.e., running late, etc.).
• Maintains flow of patients.

Benefits

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
• Student Loan Repayment Program: Position may be eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.

What This Job Offers

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