Registered Nurse; RN or Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN | Internal Medicine Clinic

Location:

Avera Pierre Clinic

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Primarily days with possible weekends/evenings/holidays (United States of America)

Pay Range:

$24.50 - $41.25

• Primary Nurse for Stacy Cwach, PA and Allison Johnson, CNP in Internal Medicine
• Acute Care Rotation:
  Cover Fridays 1:00pm-7:00pm and Saturdays 9:00am-12:00pm once every 10‑12 weeks
• RN – $27.75 – $41.25 (possible $10,000‑$15,000 Sign On Bonus; possible $2,500 Relocation Bonus)
• LPN – $24.50 – $33.75 (possible $7,500‑$10,000 Sign On Bonus; possible $1,500 Relocation Bonus)

Responsible for providing professional nursing care to patients and families. Communicates with physicians and 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 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.
• Greets patients and prepares 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.
• Ensure appropriate labeling of pathology specimens according to lab protocol as needed. Perform quality control and maintain records on all lab testing.

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

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

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our 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, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part‑time and full‑time employees. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

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

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. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1‑605‑504‑4444 or email talent.

Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For assistance, please contact HR at 605‑504‑4444.

Additional Notices:
For TTY, dial 711.

Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action

Employer:

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.