Registered Nurse (RN) – Patient Educator & Clinical Nurse

Complete Health • Rapid City, SD

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About The Position

Complete Health is seeking a compassionate, mission-driven Registered Nurse (RN) – Patient Educator & Clinical Nurse to join our care team. This unique dual-role position blends hands-on clinical nursing with patient education and chronic disease management, allowing you to build meaningful relationships while improving health outcomes for underserved populations. If you are passionate about education, prevention, and whole-person care, this role offers the opportunity to truly impact lives every day.

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted RN license in South Dakota
• BLS/CPR certification
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience in community health, primary care, public health, or FQHC settings
• Background in patient education or chronic disease management
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Cultural humility and commitment to health equity
• Comfort working with diverse, underserved populations
• Proficiency with EHR systems and clinical documentation

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care across the lifespan in a primary care setting
• Perform clinical tasks including vital signs, medication administration, specimen collection, and CLIA-waived testing
• Assist providers during exams and procedures
• Maintain accurate documentation in the EHR
• Follow all safety, infection control, and HIPAA standards
• Deliver individualized education on chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and preventive care
• Use culturally and linguistically appropriate teaching methods
• Support patient self-management through motivational interviewing and goal setting
• Coordinate care with providers and interdisciplinary team members
• Identify and help address barriers to care (transportation, medication access, health literacy)
• Refer patients to community resources and support services
• Provide guidance and support to LPNs, MAs, and clinic staff as needed
• Participate in team huddles, quality improvement initiatives, and case reviews
• Assist with community outreach events, wellness fairs, and health education programs

What This Job Offers

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