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Avera Health · 2 months ago

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

Sioux Falls, SD

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$19.50/hr - $40.75/hr

Avera Health is a healthcare organization seeking dedicated nursing professionals for their Internal Medicine Clinic. The role involves providing professional nursing care to patients and families, coordinating patient care activities, and ensuring excellent patient communication and support.

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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

Qualification

Registered Nurse LicenseLicensed Practical Nurse LicensePatient CareMedication AdministrationPatient EducationTeam CollaborationCommunication Skills

Required

Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire

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

Company

Avera Health

Avera Health, an integrated health system based in Sioux Falls, SD, is committed to making a positive impact in the health and wellness of persons and communities.

Founded in 1897