Registered Nurse (RN) | Rock Rapids Clinic

Location and Position Details Location: Avera Rock Rapids Clinic Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Pay Range: $27.75 - $41.25 (Actual pay rate dependent upon experience) Position Highlights Wound care coverage 1 day per week assisting PA Megan Klapperich. Covers the George Clinic as needed. Overview 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. Responsibilities 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. 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; 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. Must possess an active license in the state of practice. Ability to work the specified hours. Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties. Effective communication skills; ability to hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities without undue hardship to the employer. 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). Maintain confidentiality. Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating workflow with others and ensuring a productive and efficient environment. Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA as 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. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Avera Health