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Job description
Brookings, SD
nFull time
nR-
nLocation:
nAvera Brookings Clinic a Department of Brookings Health System
nWorker Type:
nRegular
nWork Shift:
nDay Shift (United States of America)
nPay Range:
nThe pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
n$22.50 - $41.25
nPosition Highlights
n80 hours/2 weeks - M-F (8a-5p) - working with Clare Kennedy, PA (Acute Care)
nRN Wage: $27.75 - 41.25
nLPN Wage: $22.50 - 31.50
nYou Belong at Avera
nBe part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
nA Brief Overview
nResponsible for providing professional nursing care to patients and families. Communicates with physicians as well as other healthcare team members to provide excellent patient care.
nWhat you will do
nnnPerforms general nursing care to patients. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards. Coordinates the patient care activities for the clinic.
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nnPrepares equipment and assists provider during procedures, treatments, examinations, and testing of patients.
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nnObserves, records, and reports patient’s condition and reactions to drugs and treatments to provider.
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nnOversees appointment scheduling and ensures preferences are given to patients in emergency situations. Maintains timely flow of patients.
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nnGreets 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.
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nnResponds to patient phone calls in a timely manner with appropriate input from the physician.
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nnEducates patients and families about diagnostic process, medications, nutrition, and maintenance of health and wellness.
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nnSuggests solutions to patient care crisis problems and complaints.
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nnMaintains exam rooms with necessary supplies and materials. Ensures cleanliness. Prepares list of medical supplies needed.
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nnAssures appropriate labeling of pathology specimens according to lab protocol as needed. Performs quality control and maintains records on all lab testing.
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n nEssential Qualifications
nThe individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must 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.
nRequired Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
nnRegistered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire
n nExpectations and Standards
nnnCommitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
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nnPromote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
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nnUphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
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nnMaintain confidentiality.
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nnWork effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
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nnComply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.
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n nBenefits You Need & Then Some
nAvera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.
nnnPTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
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nnUp to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
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nnCareer development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
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n nAvera 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. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call or send an email to .
nAt Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.
nThe policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at .
nAdditional Notices:
nFor TTY, dial 711
nAvera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
Worksite address
brookings, SD, 57007, US
Who can apply
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