Clinic - LPN

Avera Health; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support our cardiology clinic team.

You will assist physicians, enter orders in the EMR, refill medications, educate patients, and help room patients while keeping clinics clean. Graduation from a CCNE/NLN accredited program is preferred; SD licensure and BLS are required. Schedule features day shifts, Monday–Friday, 10 hours.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a CCNE or NLN accredited nursing program is preferred.
• Graduation from an approved nursing program is acceptable.
• LPN licensure in SD or multi-state licensure is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist cardiology physicians and surgeons during clinic visits.
• Enter orders in the EMR as requested and refill medications via EMR.
• Provide patient education and discharge information after visits.
• Assist with rooming patients and cleaning exam rooms.
• Support nursing staff and fulfill routine clinic duties.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical documentation

Team collaboration

Education

CCNE/NLN accredited nursing program

LPN licensure

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

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.