Registered Nurse (RN) | Rheumatology Clinic

Location: Avera Rheumatology Sioux Falls Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Pay Range: $27.75 - $41.25 per hour (actual pay rate dependent upon experience) Position Highlights Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm; 64hrs/2wks 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) will help pay down your principal balance faster. About Avera 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. Brief Overview Responsible for providing professional nursing care to patients and families. Communicates with physicians as well as other healthcare team members. 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. 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. Greet patients and prepare 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 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. Assure appropriate labeling of pathology specimens according to lab protocol as needed. Perform quality control and maintain records on all lab testing. Essential Qualifications Must be able to work the hours specified. Must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily, including visual acuity adequate for position duties and effective communication. 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. 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. Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards (CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, OSHA, etc.). Benefits 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. Wide range of benefits to qualifying part‑time and full‑time employees. 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 protected categories. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for your online application, please call or send an email to … #J-18808-Ljbffr Avera Health