Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Pulmonary Clinic

Location: Avera Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Sioux Falls Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm; 80 hrs/2wks Pay Range: $22.50-$41.25 (LPN: $22.50-$31.50, RN: $27.75-$41.75) Maybe eligible for $6000 sign on bonus! Student Loan Repayment: Position may be eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) may be added from Avera to help pay down your principal balance faster. LPN Job Summary: Provides professional nursing care under the direction of the provider. An active license in the state of practice is required. Medical Assistant Summary: Performs selected medical assistant and clerical duties that assist in care for clinic patients following established standards, practices, and competency. Works collaboratively with other clinic staff to solve practice‑related problems. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to respond to specific issues and data reflective of the patient/customer’s status. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the population served in the department. Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) – National Healthcareer Association (NHA) and Medical Assistant diploma Upon Hire Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) – National Healthcareer Association (NHA) with one year of experience Upon Hire Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) Upon Hire Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) – American Medical Technologists (AMT) Upon Hire You Belong at 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. A Brief 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. What you will do Perform general nursing care to patients. Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards. Coordinate the 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. Greets patients and prepares them for physical examination. Screen patients for appropriate information including obtaining the health history, taking vitals, and conducting a nursing assessment. Document obtained information in patient chart. Instruct patient in the 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 processes, 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 hours specified and be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. 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 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 workflow 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr