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

Avera•Sioux Falls, SD

20h•Onsite

About The Position

This position at Avera Obstetrics & Gynecology Plaza 1 is for a Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or Medical Assistant. The role involves performing selected medical assistant and clerical duties to assist in patient care, working collaboratively with clinic staff, and demonstrating knowledge of growth and development. The RN is responsible for providing professional nursing care, communicating with physicians and healthcare team members, and administering prescribed medications and treatments. The Medical Assistant must hold specific certifications. The position emphasizes being part of a multidisciplinary team focused on "Moving Health Forward" and working where you matter.

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
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Student Loan Repayment: This Registered Nurse (RN) 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.

Responsibilities

Performs selected medical assistant and clerical duties that assist in care for clinic patients following established standards, practices, and competency.
Works collaboratively with other clinic staff to solve practice-related problems.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to respond to specific issues and data reflective of the patient/customer's status.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the population served in the department.
Responsible for providing professional nursing care to patients and families.
Communicates with physicians as well as other healthcare team members to provide excellent patient care.
Provides for the delivery of professional nursing care under the direction of the provider.
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.