Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Medical Assistant | Infectious Disease

Avera • Sioux Falls, SD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Primary nurse with adult infectious disease. The role may be eligible for a $3000 sign on bonus and Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, which provides an extra monthly payment of $167 (up to $10,000) towards the principal balance. The Medical Assistant duties involve performing selected medical assistant and clerical duties to assist in patient care within the clinic, working collaboratively with other staff, and demonstrating knowledge of growth and development principles. The Registered Nurse (RN) position provides professional nursing care under the direction of the provider.

Requirements

• Must have one of the following certifications: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Medical Certification Association (AMCA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Medical Technologists (AMT), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Board of Nursing
• An active license in the state of practice
• Ability 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.
• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Registered Nurse (RN)

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, and taking vitals.
• 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

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
• $3000 sign on bonus
• Student Loan Repayment Program

What This Job Offers

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