Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | OBGYN Marion Road

Avera • Sioux Falls, SD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The nurse provides professional nursing care to patients and families in an obstetrics and gynecology clinic and communicates with physicians and other healthcare team members to support excellent patient care. The position is the primary nurse for Dr. Winterton at Marion Road. The nurse coordinates clinic patient care, supports providers during procedures and examinations, maintains patient flow, and educates patients and families. The role also includes maintaining exam rooms and supplies and performing quality control and recordkeeping for laboratory testing.

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Ability to work the specified hours and perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.
• Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively and to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds.
• Commitment to confidentiality, teamwork, and applicable safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide general nursing care to patients.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments according to nursing standards.
• Coordinate patient care activities for the clinic.
• Prepare equipment and assist the provider during procedures, treatments, examinations, and 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.
• Obtain health histories and vital signs, conduct nursing assessments, and document information in patient charts.
• Instruct patients in collecting samples and completing 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, ensure cleanliness, and prepare lists of needed medical supplies.
• Label pathology specimens according to laboratory protocol as needed.
• Perform quality control and maintain records for laboratory testing.
• Apply Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles in daily work; promote compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Maintain confidentiality and work effectively with team members to coordinate workflow.
• Comply with applicable safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards, including CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA requirements.

Benefits

• PTO available from day one for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
• Career development through hands-on training and mentorship.

What This Job Offers

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