Registered Nurse (RN) | Oncology Clinic

Avera McKennan; Yankton (SD); On-site; USD 58,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Student loan repayment

PTO from day 1

Retirement matching

Career development

Job summary

Avera McKennan in Yankton, SD seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse for general nursing care in a fast-paced clinic. You will administer prescribed medications, coordinate patient care, prepare equipment, and assist providers during procedures.

The role requires strong communication, teamwork, and patient education skills, with focus on compassionate, evidence-based care for patients and families.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in practice state required.
• Excellent communication and patient care skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinic environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide general nursing care and administer prescribed medications.
• Coordinate patient care activities for the clinic.
• Prepare equipment and assist providers during procedures.
• Assess and document patient information and vital signs.
• Educate patients about diagnostic processes and wellness.

Skills

RN license

Nursing care

Patient communication

Vital signs

Teamwork

Education

RN - State License

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Location:Avera Oncology & Hematology YanktonWorker Type:RegularWork Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Pay Range:The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.$27.75 - $41.25Position HighlightsHOURS: Monday-Friday, 3 days per week*May be eligible for up to $2,500 sign on bonus!!Student Loan Repayment: This 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.You Belong at AveraBe 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 OverviewResponsible 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 doPerforms 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 QualificationsThe 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 HireExpectations and StandardsCommitment 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 SomeAvera 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 available day 1 for eligible hires.Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirementCareer development guided by hands-on training and mentorshipAvera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. 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].