Avera Medical Group Estherville Worker Type : Regular
Work Shift : Day Shift (United States of America) Pay Range : The pay
range for this position is listed below. 75 Position Highlights 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. 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. Oversees appointment scheduling and ensures preferences
are given to patients in emergency situations. 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. 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. 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. 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. Uphold Avera’s
standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and
Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity. 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. 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 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 talent@avera.
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