Clinic - LPN

Sioux Center Health; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera Heart Hospital is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to support cardiology clinic operations. You will enter orders in the EMR, refill medications, and provide patient education after office visits, while assisting with patient rooming and room cleanliness.

The role requires graduation from an approved nursing program; CCNE/NLN accreditation is strongly preferred. Weekend or extended shifts may be required as part of the clinic schedule.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

LPN license

Education

CCNE/NLN accredited nursing program

Tools

EMR

Job description

Location

Sioux Falls, SD

Worker Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Position Highlights

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 Summary

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 as a LPN in the State of South Dakota and/or meeting the requirements of Multi-state licensure required. MN licensure required within 6 months of start date. Current BLS Certification.