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

Location

Avera Queen of Peace Hospital

Regular

Day Shift (United States of America)

$22.50 - $41.25 (Actual pay rate dependent upon experience)

• LPN: $RN - Will work primarily with outreach providers at Avera Queen of Peace and float to other clinics as needed.

• Student Loan Repayment:
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.

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.

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.

• Perform general nursing care to patients.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
• Coordinate the patient care activities for the clinic.
• Prepare equipment and assist provider during procedures, treatments, examinations, and testing of patients.
• Observe, record, and report patient’s condition and reactions to drugs and treatments to provider.
• Oversee appointment scheduling and ensure preferences are given to patients in emergency situations.
• Maintain timely flow of patients.
• Greet patients and prepare them for physical examination.
• Screen patients for appropriate information including obtaining the health history, taking vitals, and conducting a nursing assessment.
• Document obtained information in patient chart.
• Instruct patient in collection of samples and tests.
• Respond to patient phone calls in a timely manner with appropriate input from the physician.
• Educate patients and families about diagnostic process, medications, nutrition, and maintenance of health and wellness.
• 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 as needed.
• Perform quality control and maintain records on all laboratory testing.

The individual must be able to work the hours specified.

• Registered Nurse (RN) – Board of Nursing active license in the state of practice upon hire.
• View visual acuity adequate to perform position duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, hearing, understanding and distinguishing speech and other sounds.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions, as long as accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

• Commit the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and the community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating workflow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
• Career development guided by 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 categories protected by law.