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

Location: Avera Medical Group Internal Medicine – Sioux Falls Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Pay Range: $22.50 – $41.25 Position Highlights: RN and LPN may be eligible for a $6000 sign‑on bonus. Student Loan Repayment Registered Nurse (RN) positions may be eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program. Each month an additional payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster. LPN Job Summary Provides professional nursing care under the direction of the provider. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Board of Nursing. An active license in the state of practice is required upon hire. About Avera Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of moving health forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. Brief Overview Responsible for providing professional nursing care to patients and families. Communicates with physicians and other healthcare team members to deliver excellent patient care. What You Will Do Perform general nursing care to patients. Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards. Coordinate patient care activities for the clinic. Prepare equipment and assist provider during procedures, treatments, examinations, and testing of patients. Observe, record, and report patient’s condition and reactions to drugs and treatments to provider. Oversee appointment scheduling and ensure preferences are given to patients in emergency situations. Maintain timely flow of patients. Greet patients and prepare them for physical examination. Screens patients for appropriate information including obtaining health history, taking vitals, and conducting a nursing assessment. Document obtained information in patient chart. Instruct patient in collection of samples and tests. Respond to patient phone calls in a timely manner with appropriate input from the physician. Educate patients and families about diagnostic process, medications, nutrition, and maintenance of health and wellness. Suggest solutions to patient care crisis problems and complaints. Maintain exam rooms with necessary supplies and materials; ensure cleanliness. Prepare list of medical supplies needed. Assure appropriate labeling of pathology specimens according to lab protocol as needed. Perform quality control and maintain records on all lab testing. Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the specified hours and perform each essential job function satisfactorily, including visual acuity adequate for the duties and effective communication skills. 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 is required upon hire. Expectations and Standards Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles. 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. Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable. Benefits You Need & Then Some Avera offers a wide range of benefits to qualifying part‑time and full‑time employees. Benefits are designed to meet needs today and into the future. Paid time off 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 the online application, please call or send an email to Avera’s accommodations hotline. #J-18808-Ljbffr Avera Health