Registered Nurse (RN) | Pediatric Pulmonology Clinic

Sioux Center Health; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO available day 1

Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement

Career development and mentorship

Job summary

Sioux Center Health is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join Avera Pediatric Specialists in Sioux Falls. This role involves providing comprehensive nursing care for pediatric patients, including medication administration and patient education. The successful candidate will work day shifts and may be eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualified candidates must have an active RN license and a commitment to the values of compassion and hospitality. A rewarding career with opportunities for growth and development awaits you!

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of practice upon hire.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to patients and families.
• Administer medications and treatments according to standards.
• Coordinate patient care activities for the clinic.
• Educate patients and families about diagnostic processes and health maintenance.

Skills

Communication

Nursing care

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing

Job description

Pay Range

$27.75 - $41.25. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

Location

Avera Pediatric Specialists Sioux Falls

Worker Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Position Highlights

Primary nurse for Dr. Giuliana Gayoso - pediatric pulmonology.

May be eligible for a $10,000 sign on bonus.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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].