Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Hematology & Bone Marrow Transplant Clinic

Sioux Center Health; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 31,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO day 1

5% retirement matching

Mentorship & training

Job summary

Avera Cancer Institute Hematology, Transplant and Cellular Therapy clinic in Sioux Falls is seeking registered nurses (RN) and licensed practical nurses (LPN) to join a day-shift team. The role includes coordinating patient care, rooming, vitals, scheduling, and assisting procedures within the clinic. RNs may receive up to a $20,000 sign-on bonus; LPNs up to $6,000.

Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm, with 80 hours every two weeks. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in state of practice.
• Ability to perform essential nursing duties and prioritise patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform general nursing care and administer medications per nursing standards.
• Prepare equipment and assist providers during procedures and examinations.
• Observe and report patient conditions and responses to treatments.
• Coordinate clinic patient flow, scheduling, and triage phone calls.
• Greet patients, obtain health histories, take vitals, and perform nursing assessments.
• Educate patients and families about diagnosis, nutrition, and wellness.

Skills

Nursing care

Vital signs

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Clinical assessment

Education

RN license

Job description

Location

Hematology, Transplant and Cellular Therapy

Worker Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range

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

Position Highlights

• RN may be eligible for up to a $20,000 sign on bonus.
• LPN may be eligible for a $6000 sign on bonus.
• RN: $27.75-$41.25
• LPN: $22.50-$31.50

Learn more here: https://www.avera.org/locations/profile/avera-medical-group-hematology-transplant-cellular-therapy-prairie-center-sioux-falls/

Come and join our team at the Avera Cancer Institute working with Oncology patients. This position will be a part of the Avera Cancer Institute Hematology, Transplant and Cellular Therapy clinic. Responsibilities include coordinating the patient care activities in the clinic, rooming, vitals, scheduling, assisting procedures and order entry. This position will also triage phone calls from patients and caregivers routing to the appropriate individual if needed. Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm; 80hrs/2wks

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

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

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].