Registered Nurse (RN) | Endocrinology Clinic

Avera • Sioux Falls, SD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) in Avera’s Endocrinology Clinic assists providers with patients who need urgent care managing blood glucose levels. This includes patients with high or low blood sugars, patients scheduled for surgery, patients who may be prescribed steroid medication, and patients needing help with diabetic devices. The role includes general nursing care as needed and providing diabetes self-management education to patients and families. The position is based at Avera Endocrinology & Diabetes in Sioux Falls and follows a weekday day-shift schedule of Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with varied shifts and 80 hours per schedule period as stated in the posting. The listed pay range is $27.75–$41.25; actual pay depends on experience. A $6,000 sign-on bonus may be available, and the position may qualify for Avera’s student loan repayment program, which provides an additional monthly principal payment of $167 up to $10,000 total.

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice, required upon hire.
• Ability to work the specified hours.
• Ability to perform essential job functions satisfactorily, including adequate visual acuity and effective communication, hearing, understanding, and distinguishing speech and other sounds.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work effectively in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in diabetes patient care and/or diabetes education.

Responsibilities

• Provide general nursing care to patients when needed.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
• Respond to and triage incoming telephone calls.
• Monitor the blood sugar phone line and email.
• Instruct patients and families regarding medications and treatment plans provided by the provider.
• Assess patient learning needs and provide diabetes self-management education consistent with appropriate teaching and learning principles, American Diabetes Association Recognition requirements, and the patient’s health care provider’s direction.
• Communicate with providers, diabetes team members, other health care agency staff, and nursing staff regarding diabetes patient care and education.
• Maintain and review patient charts to obtain accurate clinic information and update records as approved by the provider.
• Maintain proficiency with diabetes devices, including continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), meters, and insulin pumps.
• Serve as a clinical resource for nursing staff and providers regarding diabetes patient care and education.
• Apply Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles in daily work; promote compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold Avera’s CARE standards for communication, attitude, responsiveness, and engagement.
• Coordinate workflow with team members and comply with applicable safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards.

Benefits

• May be eligible for a $6,000 sign-on bonus.
• May be eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, with an additional $167 monthly payment toward principal up to $10,000.
• 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