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Avera

Midwest regional health system delivering care

Registered Nurse - Multiple Teams

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAberdeen, SD, USA$22.50 - $41.25In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An active Registered Nurse license from the Board of Nursing in the state of practice is required upon hire.
  • An active Licensed Practical Nurse license from the applicable Board of Nursing is required upon hire.
  • Ability to work the specified hours and perform the essential job functions, including adequate visual acuity and effective communication and hearing abilities.
  • Maintain confidentiality.
  • Work effectively in a team environment, coordinate workflow with other team members, and support a productive and efficient environment.
  • Comply with applicable safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards, including CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA where applicable.

Responsibilities

  • Provide professional nursing care to patients and families and communicate with physicians and other healthcare team members to support patient care.
  • Perform general nursing care, administer prescribed medications and treatments according to nursing standards, and coordinate patient care activities for the clinic.
  • Prepare equipment and assist providers during procedures, treatments, examinations, and patient testing.
  • Observe, record, and report patients’ conditions and reactions to drugs and treatments to providers.
  • Oversee appointment scheduling, prioritize patient preferences in emergencies, and maintain timely patient flow.
  • Greet patients and prepare them for physical examinations; obtain health histories, take vital signs, conduct nursing assessments, document information in patient charts, and instruct patients in sample and test collection.
  • Respond to patient phone calls promptly, with appropriate input from physicians.
  • Educate patients and families about diagnostic processes, medications, nutrition, and health and wellness maintenance.
  • Suggest solutions to patient-care crises and complaints.
  • Maintain clean exam rooms with necessary supplies and materials and prepare lists of needed medical supplies.
  • Label pathology specimens according to lab protocol as needed, perform quality control, and maintain records for lab testing.
  • Apply Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles in service to patients, families, and the community.
  • Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship, and uphold its Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement standards.

About the Company

Avera

Midwest regional health system delivering care

Avera Health provides integrated health care across hospitals, clinics, and support services in multiple states. Care is delivered by an interconnected network where teams coordinate prevention, treatment, and recovery for patients and communities. It combines a large multi-state network with faith-based values and a strong emphasis on non-clinical support to organize care across locations. The goal is to improve health and wellness by expanding access to quality, coordinated care and moving health forward.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$10.5M
Headquarters
Sioux Falls, SD
Founded
1897

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