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

Avera • Sioux Falls, SD

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a great opportunity for an LPN or RN to join our clinic as a Primary Nurse for Pediatrics. The position is 36 hours per week with Thursdays off. 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. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) must have an active license in the state of practice if required upon hire. You Belong at Avera. Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

Requirements

• 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.
• Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
• Ability to communicate effectively with others
• Ability to hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN ) - Board of Nursing - An active license in the state of practice if required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides for the delivery of professional nursing care under the direction of the provider.
• 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.
• 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.

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

What This Job Offers

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