Registered Nurse (RN) | Rheumatology Clinic

Location: Avera Rheumatology Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Worker type: Regular. Work shift: Day Shift. Pay range: $27.75 – $41.25 per hour, dependent on experience. Working hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (64 hrs/2 weeks). Overview Responsible for providing professional nursing care to patients and families. Communicates with physicians and other healthcare team members to ensure excellent patient care. Responsibilities Performs general nursing care to patients. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards. Coordinates patient care activities for the clinic. Prepares equipment and assists provider during procedures, treatments, examinations, and testing of patients. Observes, records, and reports patients’ 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. Qualifications Registered Nurse (RN) – Board of Nursing. Active license in the state of practice, required upon hire. Ability to work the specified hours. Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties. Effective communication skills with others; ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds. Refer to essential job functions and knowledge, skills, and abilities listed. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Benefits Student Loan Repayment Program: extra payment of $167 per month (up to $10,000) from Avera to help pay down the principal balance faster. Paid time off (PTO) available day 1 for eligible hires. Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement. Career development guided by hands‑on training and mentorship. Additional benefits designed to support a healthy, balanced life. EEO Statement 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 or send an email to #J-18808-Ljbffr Confidential