Registered Nurse (RN) | Clinic

Registered Nurse in the Clinic

The Registered Nurse in the Clinic is accountable for providing high quality professional care in their scope of practice to patients and families under the supervision of a provider.

What you will do:

• Performs nursing assessments and evaluation of patients, documenting information. Provides continuity of care through verbal and written communication.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards. Coordinates the patient care activities for the clinic.
• Suggests solutions to patient care crisis problems and complaints.
• 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.
• Screens patients for appropriate information including obtaining the health history, taking vitals and conducting a nursing assessment.
• Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests.
• Responds to and refers incoming telephone calls. Instructs patients and families regarding medications and treatment instructions.
• Triages calls and messages within scope of license.
• Maintains and views patient records, charts, and other pertinent information to include, but not limited to the following: chart visits at end of day and/or all necessary information and drugs prescribed, work up new patient charts, review all lab, hospital and other reports.
• Educate patient and family about diagnostic process, medications, nutrition, and maintenance of health and wellness.
• Assures appropriate labeling and packaging of lab specimens according to lab procedures and x-rays according to radiology procedures. Assists in cleaning/maintaining lab equipment. Maintains a reference log to assure patient test results returned. Follow up on any missing reports.
• Prepares the equipment and assists provider during procedures, treatments, examinations and testing of patients within scope of license.
• Responsible for IV administration of fluids and intravenous medications, injections and venous access maintenance and care, heplocks, working with picc lines and porta-caths.
• Maintains exam rooms for necessary supplies and material. Ensures cleanliness in exam rooms and orders and maintains supply of medications.
• Outreach to clinic sites as needed.
• Flexible work schedule to accommodate organization, physician and patient needs.
• Documents appropriately to meet Accountable Care Organization (ACO) guidelines.
• Assists patients with referrals to other specialties as indicated by the provider and assures proper education and documentation.
• Scheduling surgeries/ancillary services/referral as needed per direction of provider.
• Prevents the spread of infection and maintains adequate infection prevention measures.

Essential Qualifications:

• Breath, Alcohol, and Drug Collection Certification - Licensing Board if providing services in Occupational Medicine Upon Hire
• 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.
• 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 Some:

• PTO 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 help with your online application, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io.