Clinic - LPN

Sioux Center Health; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera Heart Hospital is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support cardiology clinic operations in Sioux Falls, SD. The role focuses on order entry, med refills via EMR, patient education, and assisting with rooming and exam room cleanup.

Qualified candidates should be a graduate of an accredited nursing program, hold active LPN licensure (SD/IA/NE or NLC state; MN within 6 months), and maintain current BLS certification. Day shift, regular hours are available.

Qualifications

• Graduate from CCNE/NLN accredited nursing program preferred; approved program acceptable.
• Active LPN licensure in SD, IA, NE or NLC-state upon hire; MN licensure within 6 months.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Enter orders in the computer/EMR as requested.
• Refill medications via the EMR.
• Provide patient education and summaries after visits.
• Assist with rooming patients and cleaning exam rooms.
• Complement nursing requests and other clinic duties as needed.

Education

CCNE/NLN accredited nursing program (preferred)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure

BLS certification

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Location: Sioux Falls, SD

Worker Type: Regular

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

At Avera Heart Hospital, you’re not just joining a workplace – you’re becoming part of a family. With more than 700 dedicated employee, we deliver care that truly makes a difference. Our commitment to excellence has earned us the distinction of being one of only a handful of hospitals nationwide – out of more than 4,000 – to achieve a double 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Position Highlights

North Central Heart a Division of the Avera Heart Hospital endorses Standards of Care that require all nurses to practice at a competent level of nursing care and demonstrate a competent and professional level of behavior in his/her role as an LPN. He/she assumes responsibility and accountability for his/her individual actions and outcomes of patient care delivered on his/her clinic shift. Primary functions will be to assist the cardiologists and surgeons in the clinic setting by entering orders in the computer/EMR as requested, refilling medications via the EMR, give patient’s their summary and/or education information upon completion of the office visit, assist with rooming patients and cleaning exam rooms, complement nursing requests and various other job duties that may be necessary in the clinic setting.

Work Schedule

Variable shifts: Monday through Friday 10-hour days.

Education/Experience

Graduate from a CCNE or NLN accredited nursing program is strongly preferred. Graduate from an approved nursing program is acceptable.

Licensure/Certification

Licensed Practical Nurse in the states of SD, IA and NE or licensure from a state within the Nursing Compact upon hire. MN licensure required within 6 months of start date. Current BLS certification.