Clinic Registered Nurse Rapid City

Vascular & Interventional Specialists; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Vascular & Interventional Specialists is seeking a Clinic Registered Nurse in Rapid City, SD, to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in a fast-paced outpatient setting. You will support clinical operations, patient care coordination, triage, procedural workflows, and provider communication.

The RN works as a liaison among patients, providers, surgery centers, vendors, and clinic teams to ensure safe, efficient, high-quality care, with duties including pre-op coordination and patient

Qualifications

• Active RN license in SD
• BSN preferred, but not required
• Current BLS certification required

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support daily clinic operations and provider schedules.
• Triage patient calls and messages; escalate to providers when needed.
• Review abnormal diagnostics and communicate concerns per protocols.
• Manage prescription refill requests and related communications.
• Assist with office-based procedures and post-procedure instructions.
• Provide patient education and follow-up guidance clearly and compassionately.
• Coordinate pre-operative requirements and necessary documentation.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient triage

EMR systems

Patient education

Communication skills

Care coordination

Outpatient clinic experience

Education

Registered Nurse license

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

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Clinic Registered Nurse Rapid City

Full Time Rapid City, SD, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 1014

About VIS

Vascular & Interventional Specialists is a physician-owned practice focused on delivering high-quality care in modern, purpose-built procedure centers. Our team is committed to excellent patient service, efficient operations, and a supportive workplace culture.

About the Role

The Clinic Registered Nurse provides compassionate, patient-centered nursing care in a fast-paced outpatient clinic environment. This role supports clinical operations, patient care coordination, telephone and electronic triage, procedural support, prescription workflows, and provider communication. The RN serves as a key liaison among patients, providers, surgery centers, vendors, and internal clinic teams to help ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality care.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support daily clinic operations, patient flow, and provider schedules.
• Triage patient calls, portal messages, medication questions, and urgent clinical concerns; escalation issues to providers when appropriate.
• Review abnormal diagnostics, lab results, imaging, and clinical updates, and communicate concerns according to established protocols.
• Manage prescription refill requests, medication documentation, and related patient communications.
• Assist providers with office-based procedures, including patient preparation, supplies, documentation, and post-procedure instructions.
• Provide patient education, discharge instructions, and follow-up guidance in a clear, compassionate, and professional manner.
• Schedule operating room procedures and coordinate procedure consents, required documentation, and related patient instructions.
• Coordinate pre-operative requirements, including cardiac clearance, medical clearance, testing, and communication with external facilities.
• Coordinate vendor and representative coverage for procedures as needed.
• Initiate and follow up on prior authorizations for procedures, medications, imaging, and other services.
• Maintain clinical supply inventory, monitor supply outdates, and help ensure exam rooms and procedure areas are stocked and ready for use.
• Document nursing assessments, interventions, patient communications, education, and care coordination activities accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Support marketing lead workflows and patient outreach activities as needed.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and follow all applicable clinic policies, HIPAA requirements, safety standards, and infection prevention practices.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license in the State of South Dakota, in good standing.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred.
• Current BLS certification required; additional certifications may be preferred based on clinic needs.
• Minimum of one year of nursing experience preferred; outpatient clinic, procedural, surgical, specialty practice, or ambulatory care experience strongly preferred.
• Strong triage, clinical judgment, patient education, and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, respond calmly to urgent patient needs, and work effectively in a busy clinic setting.
• Experience with electronic medical records and patient communication platforms preferred.
• Professional, dependable, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering excellent patient care.

Work Environment and Schedule

• Work is performed primarily in a professional outpatient healthcare clinic and procedure center environment.
• This role involves frequent interaction with patients, families or caregivers, providers, surgery centers, vendors, and internal team members in person, by phone, and through electronic communication systems.
• The position requires regular use of clinical and office equipment, including computers, phones, electronic medical record systems, patient communication platforms, exam room supplies, procedure-related equipment, and standard clinic equipment.
• The role may involve exposure to standard healthcare conditions, including bloodborne pathogens, bodily fluids, medications, and infectious materials, and requires adherence to infection control, privacy, safety and clinical practice policies.
• Schedule is generally during regular business hours, with flexibility needed to support patient care schedules, clinic operations, procedure schedules, and occasional changes in workflow.
• Regular, reliable attendance and punctuality are essential to support nursing coverage, patient care coordination, provider schedules, and overall clinic operations.