Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Pediatric NeurologyClinic

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

Job summary

Join a compassionate team at a leading healthcare provider dedicated to pediatric neurology. As a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional care to young patients and their families. Your responsibilities will include administering medications, coordinating care, and educating families about health maintenance. This position offers a supportive environment where you can thrive professionally while making a significant impact on the lives of children. With flexible hours and opportunities for career development, this role is perfect for those passionate about nursing and patient care.

Benefits

PTO front-loaded for eligible hires

Free health insurance options

Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement

Career development training and mentorship

Potential $6000 sign-on bonus

Student Loan Repayment Program

Qualifications

• Active RN or LPN license required upon hire.
• Must have effective communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications and coordinates patient care activities.
• Educates families on health maintenance and wellness.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Nursing Assessment

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) License

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Pediatric Neurology Clinic at Avera Health summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Avera Medical Group Pediatrics provides essential nursing care to pediatric neurology patients. Responsibilities include administering medications, coordinating patient care, and educating families on health maintenance. The position offers a supportive team environment focused on compassion and patient well-being.

Location: Avera Medical Group Pediatrics-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. $22.00 - $40.75

Position Highlights:

Tuesday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm; 64hrs/2wks

Primary Nurse for Peds Neurology Physician

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 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.

Keywords:

Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Pediatric Neurology, patient care, nursing education, healthcare team, medication administration, clinical procedures, Avera Medical Group, nursing assessment