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Avera

Midwest regional health system delivering care

Registered Nurse - Multiple Teams

Nursing & Frontline Patient Care +1Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAberdeen, SD, USA$20 - $41.25In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Registered Nurses must hold an active Board of Nursing license in the state of practice upon hire.
  • Licensed Practical Nurses must hold an active license with the applicable Board of Nursing upon hire.
  • Medical Assistants must have one of the following active qualifications upon hire: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant certification from the National Healthcareer Association with an MA diploma; CCMA certification from the National Healthcareer Association with one year of experience; Certified Medical Assistant certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants; or Registered Medical Assistant certification from American Medical Technologists.
  • Must be able to work the specified hours and perform essential job functions, including having adequate visual acuity and the ability to communicate effectively, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds.
  • Maintain confidentiality.
  • Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating workflow with other team members to ensure a productive and efficient environment.
  • Comply with applicable safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards, including those associated with CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA.

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 in accordance with nursing standards, and coordinate clinic patient-care activities.
  • Prepare equipment and assist the provider during patient procedures, treatments, examinations, and testing.
  • Observe, record, and report patients’ conditions and reactions to drugs and treatments to the provider.
  • Oversee appointment scheduling, ensure patient preferences are accommodated in emergency situations, and maintain timely patient flow.
  • Greet patients and prepare them for physical examinations; obtain health histories and vital signs, conduct nursing assessments, document information in patient charts, and instruct patients in sample and test collection.
  • Respond to patient phone calls in a timely manner, incorporating appropriate physician input.
  • Educate patients and families about diagnostic processes, medications, nutrition, and maintaining health and wellness.
  • Suggest solutions to patient-care crises and complaints.
  • Maintain exam rooms, supplies, and materials; ensure cleanliness; and prepare lists of needed medical supplies.
  • Label pathology specimens according to laboratory protocol as needed, perform quality control, and maintain records for laboratory testing.
  • Apply Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles in daily work and promote compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
  • Uphold Avera’s 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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