Registered Nurse; RN or Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN | Pulmonary Clinic

Location:

Avera Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine, Sioux Falls

Worker Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

Monday‑Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm; 80 hrs/2 weeks

Pay Range: $22.50–$41.25 (LPN: $22.50–$31.50, RN: $27.75–$41.75)

Possible $6,000 sign‑on bonus and Student Loan Repayment Program ($167/month up to $10,000).

Provides professional nursing care under provider direction. Requires an active license in the state of practice.

• Perform general nursing care to patients.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
• Coordinate patient care activities for the clinic.
• Prepare equipment and assist provider during procedures, treatments, examinations, and testing.
• Observe, record, and report patient’s condition and reactions to drugs and treatments to provider.
• Oversee appointment scheduling and ensure patient preferences are considered in emergencies.
• Maintain timely flow of patients.
• Greet patients and prepare them for physical examination.
• Screen patients for appropriate information including health history, vitals, and conduct nursing assessment.
• Document obtained information in patient chart.
• Instruct patient in sample collection and tests.
• Respond to patient phone calls promptly with appropriate input from the physician.
• Educate patients and families about diagnostic process, medications, nutrition, and health maintenance.
• Suggest solutions to patient care crisis problems and complaints.
• Maintain exam rooms with necessary supplies and materials; ensure cleanliness.
• Prepare list of medical supplies needed.
• Assure appropriate labeling of pathology specimens according to lab protocol.
• Perform quality control and maintain records on all lab testing.

• Must be able to work the specified hours.
• Must perform each essential job function, including visual acuity and effective communication.
• Reasonable accommodations may be provided as long as they do not cause undue hardship.

• Registered Nurse (RN) – Board of Nursing; active license in the state of practice upon hire.

• Commit to Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE).
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating workflow and ensuring a productive, efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards including CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA.

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
• Career development through hands‑on training and mentorship.

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other protected categories. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation to help with your online application, please call or send an email to [contact information].