Registered Nurse (RN) | Pre Anesthesia Call Center

Avera McKennan; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

5% retirement matching

Career development & mentorship

Job summary

Avera McKennan Hospital is seeking a registered nurse for a part-time, day-shift position focused on preadmission and radiology-related nursing tasks. You will collect health data, document histories, initiate records, educate patients, and coordinate referrals to ensure seamless care.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to CARE values, and ongoing education within a multidisciplinary setting. PTO is provided from day one and a retirement match is available.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with an active license in the state of practice.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and team members.
• Visual acuity sufficient to perform position duties.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Collect patient health data and document nursing history.
• Initiate anesthesia record and home medication record.
• Coordinate appropriate in-hospital referrals to support patient care.
• Explain procedures and treatments to patients to ensure understanding.
• Support and follow up per outlined protocols, including education and outcomes.

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

Location:Avera McKennan HospitalWorker Type:RegularWork Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Pay Range:The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.$27.75 - $41.25Position HighlightsThis position is 32 hrs/weekYou Belong at AveraBe 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 OverviewResponsible to obtain medical history on pre-surgical and clinical radiology specials patients and provide education. Assists in completing of charts for surgical procedures, radiology specials procedures and other areas as directed. Responsible for applicable assessment, triage, planning, education on interventions/options, education and evaluation of outcomes. This role provides support and follow-up calls per outlined protocols, facilitating referrals to local physicians and community services and ensures hand-offs between services are completed.What you will doCollects patient health data.Documents nursing history for assigned patients via phone interviews. Initiates anesthesia record and home medication record.Assures appropriate in hospital referrals are completed to provide optimal patient care (i.e., pastoral care, anesthesia, patient representative).Explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation, understanding, and decrease apprehension.Provides general surgical/clinical education and instructions to all interviewed surgical patients, responds to patient questions and refers patients.Decisions and actions on behalf of clients are determined in a manner consisted with the ANA’s Code of Ethics.Collaborates with the patient, significant others, and healthcare providers in providing patient care.Utilizes research/evidence-based finding in practice if appropriate.Participates in department or unit quality improvement activities.Knowledge and skills sufficient to integrate the use of healthcare technology and/or information management systems into the preadmission nursing role.Essential QualificationsThe 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 HireExpectations and StandardsCommitment 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 SomeAvera 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 retirementCareer development guided by hands-on training and mentorshipAvera 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].