Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Medical Assistant |Orthopedic Clinic

Avera Health; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and dedicated team at an established healthcare provider committed to Moving Health Forward. This role involves delivering exceptional nursing care, administering treatments, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the best outcomes for patients. You will be responsible for patient assessments, medication administration, and providing education to patients and families. Avera Health offers a supportive environment where your contributions are valued, and you can grow professionally. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

PTO front-loaded for eligible hires

Free health insurance options

Retirement matching contributions

Career development opportunities

Student Loan Repayment Program

Qualifications

• Active RN license required in the state of practice.
• Medical Assistant diploma or equivalent certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to patients and families.
• Administer medications and treatments as per nursing standards.
• Coordinate patient care activities and maintain timely patient flow.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Medication Administration

Nursing Assessment

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) License

Medical Assistant Diploma

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Location: Avera Medical Group Orthopedics Louise-Sioux Falls

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. $19.50 - $40.75

Position Highlights

***RN and LPN position may be eligible for $3000 sign on bonus!

Student Loan Repayment: Positions 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.

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm; 80hrs/2wks

LPN Job Summary: Provides for the delivery of professional nursing care under the direction of the provider. Active license in the state of practice required.

Medical Assistant Summary: Performs selected medical assistant and clerical duties that assist in care for clinic patients following established standards, practices, and competency. Works collaboratively with other clinic staff to solve practice-related problems. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to respond to specific issues and data reflective of the patient/customer's status. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the population served in the department.

Required Certifications: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA) and Medical Assistant diploma Upon Hire Required or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA) with one year of experience Upon Hire Required or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) Upon Hire Required or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Medical Technologists (AMT) 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 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

Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call or send an email to.