Registered Nurse RN) | Nephrology Clinic

RemoteWorker US; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 37,539 - 56,137; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$3000 sign-on bonus

Free health insurance options

PTO for eligible hires

Career development training

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Sioux Falls is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide professional nursing care. Responsibilities include administering medications, coordinating patient care, and educating patients on health wellness. The position offers a pay range of $27.25 - $40.75 and eligibility for a sign-on bonus of $3000. Join a compassionate team committed to moving health forward.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform all essential job functions satisfactorily.
• Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties.
• Communication skills effective with patients and team.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to patients and families.
• Administer medications and treatments as per standards.
• Coordinate patient care activities within the clinic.
• Prepare equipment and assist provider during procedures.
• Educate patients on health and wellness.

Skills

Effective communication

Patient care

Elder care

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

Location

Avera Medical Group Nephrology-Sioux Falls

Worker Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day Shift

Pay Range

$27.25 - $40.75 (Actual pay dependent on experience)

Position Highlights

My be eligible for $3000.00 sign on bonus!

Student Loan Repayment: Position may be eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.

Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Responsible for providing professional nursing care to patients and families. Communicates with physicians as well as other healthcare team members to provide excellent patient care.

What you will do

• Performs general nursing care to patients. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards. Coordinates the patient care activities for the clinic.
• Prepares equipment and assists provider during procedures, treatments, examinations, and testing of patients.
• Observes, records, and reports patient’s condition and reactions to drugs and treatments to provider.
• Oversees appointment scheduling and ensures preferences are given to patients in emergency situations. Maintains timely flow of patients.
• Greets patients and prepares them for physical examination. Screens patients for appropriate information including obtaining the health history, taking vitals, and conducting a nursing assessment. Documents obtained information in patient chart. Instructs patient in collection of samples and tests.
• Responds to patient phone calls in a timely manner with appropriate input from the physician.
• Educates patients and families about diagnostic process, medications, nutrition, and maintenance of health and wellness.
• Suggests solutions to patient care crisis problems and complaints.
• Maintains exam rooms with necessary supplies and materials. Ensures cleanliness. Prepares list of medical supplies needed.
• Assures appropriate labeling of pathology specimens according to lab protocol as needed. Performs quality control and maintains records on all lab testing.

Essential Qualifications

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. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. 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.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience

• Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire

Expectations and Standards

• 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 work flow 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.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• PTO front-loaded for eligible hires
• Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Equal Employment Opportunity

Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status. 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 send an email to [e-mail].