Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Hematology Oncology and Transplant Clinic

Avera•Sioux Falls, SD

21d•$22 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

Come and join our team at the Avera Cancer Institute working with Oncology patients. This position will be a part of the Avera Cancer Institute Hematology, Transplant and Cellular Therapy clinic. Responsibilities include coordinating the patient care activities in the clinic, rooming, vitals, scheduling, assisting procedures and order entry. This position will also t riage phone calls from patients and caregivers routing to the appropriate individual if needed. 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.

Requirements

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN ) - Board of Nursing - An active license in the state of practice if required upon hire.
Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire
The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, 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.

Responsibilities

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, taking vitals, and conducting a nursing assessment.
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.