Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | 7th Ave Clinic

Sioux Center Health; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 30,996 - 56,826; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO available from day 1

Up to 5% retirement matching

Career development and training

Job summary

Sioux Center Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide essential nursing care under the guidance of healthcare providers. This role involves administering medications, coordinating patient schedules, and educating patients and families about health.

Eligible applicants must hold an active RN license in the state of South Dakota. Benefits include starting PTO day one and a retirement matching contribution.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform general nursing care including administering medications and coordinating patient care.
• Clear verbal and written communication with patients and team members.
• Ability to utilize nursing assessment skills effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and administer prescribed treatments.
• Coordinate patient activities and maintain timely patient flow.
• Educate patients and families about their health and wellness.

Skills

Professional nursing care

Communication

Patient education

Teamwork

Education

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $22.50 - $41.25

Location

Avera 7th Avenue Clinic

Worker Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Position Highlights

This position may be eligible for a $6000 Sign on Bonus.

Student Loan Repayment

This Registered Nurse (RN) 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.

LPN Job Summary

Provides for the delivery of professional nursing care under the direction of the provider.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Board of Nursing - An active license in the state of practice if required upon hire.

You 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 available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Equal Opportunity Statement

Avera 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].