Registered Nurse (RN) | Clinic

Avera • Marshall, MN

1d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Clinic provides high-quality professional care to patients and families within the nurse’s scope of practice and under provider supervision. This position supports the Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic and coordinates patient care, communicates with patients and providers, administers prescribed treatments, and assists providers with procedures and examinations. The role requires a flexible schedule to accommodate organizational, physician, and patient needs, and may include outreach to clinic sites as needed.

The schedule is day shift during clinic hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., totaling 80 hours per two-week pay period. The hourly pay range is $31.55–$50.39, depending on experience.

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice, required upon hire.
• Breath, Alcohol, and Drug Collection Certification from the licensing board, required upon hire if providing services in Occupational Medicine.
• Ability to work the specified hours.
• Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others and to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds.
• Ability to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made unless they cause undue hardship.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing assessments and evaluations, document findings, and provide continuity of care through verbal and written communication.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
• Coordinate clinic patient-care activities and suggest solutions to patient-care crises and complaints.
• Observe, record, and report patients’ conditions and reactions to medications and treatments to the provider.
• Oversee appointment scheduling and prioritize patient preferences in emergency situations.
• Screen patients, obtain health histories and vital signs, and conduct nursing assessments.
• Instruct patients in collecting samples and completing tests; respond to and refer incoming telephone calls; and triage calls and messages within scope of license.
• Educate patients and families about medications, treatment instructions, diagnostic processes, nutrition, and health and wellness maintenance.
• Maintain and review patient records, charts, and reports; document visits and prescribed drugs; prepare new-patient charts; and review laboratory, hospital, and other reports.
• Label and package laboratory specimens and x-rays according to applicable procedures, assist with cleaning and maintaining laboratory equipment, track test results, and follow up on missing reports.
• Prepare equipment and assist providers with procedures, treatments, examinations, and patient testing within scope of license.
• Administer IV fluids and intravenous medications, injections, and venous access care, including heplocks, PICC lines, and porta-caths.
• Maintain exam rooms, supplies, and medications, and ensure exam-room cleanliness.
• Outreach to clinic sites as needed and maintain a flexible work schedule to accommodate organizational, physician, and patient needs.
• Document appropriately to meet Accountable Care Organization guidelines.
• Assist patients with provider-directed referrals to other specialties and ensure appropriate education and documentation.
• Schedule surgeries, ancillary services, and referrals as directed by the provider.
• Prevent the spread of infection and maintain adequate infection-prevention measures.
• Maintain confidentiality, work effectively with the team, coordinate workflow, and comply with applicable safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards.

Benefits

• Paid time off available on day one for eligible hires.
• Options for free health insurance.
• Potential eligibility for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, with an additional $167 monthly payment toward loan principal, up to $10,000.
• 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