Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Full-Time and Part-Time 1st Shift

Work Shift :

Day Shift (United States of America)

The pay range for this position is listed below. Float to different specialty clinics in Sioux Falls.

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.

RN Job Summary :

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.

Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing - An active license is required in the state of practice upon hire.

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Provides for the delivery of professional nursing care under the direction of the provider.

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, and taking vitals. 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 :

~ Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire

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.

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.