Registered Nurse (RN) | Oncology Clinic

Location: Avera Cancer Institute – Yankton, Worker Type: Regular, Work Shift: Day Shift (United States), Pay Range: $27.75 - $41.25 per hour. Position Highlights HOURS: Monday–Friday, day shift. Student Loan Repayment Program: $167 extra per month up to $10,000. Brief Overview Responsible for providing professional nursing care to patients and families. Communicates with physicians and other health‑care team members to provide excellent patient care. Responsibilities 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 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. Screen 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. Label pathology specimens according to lab protocol as needed. Perform quality control and maintain records on all lab testing. Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified and perform each essential job function satisfactorily, including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively. Reasonable accommodations may be made. Requires Registered Nurse (RN) – Board of Nursing, active license in the state of practice, provided upon hire. Expectations and Standards Commit 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 workflow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment. Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable. Benefits 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 a proud provider of a wide range of benefits designed to meet the needs of today and into the future. 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 any other category protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr