Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Clinic

Company: Avera Health
Location: Aberdeen
Posted on: April 14, 2025

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Clinic at Avera Health summary:
The Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Avera Aberdeen Family Physicians provides essential nursing care to patients, coordinating care activities and communicating with healthcare team members. This position emphasizes patient-focused care, ensuring timely and compassionate service while maintaining a positive work environment. The nurse also participates in health education, medication administration, and responding to patient needs in a clinic setting.
Location:Avera Aberdeen Family PhysiciansWorker Type:RegularWork Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Pay Range:The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.$22.00 - $40.75Position HighlightsMonday-Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm, Friday 8:00am-12:00pm; 72hrs/2wksAvera Aberdeen Family Physicians is currently seeking Registered Nurses (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) looking to deliver the best possible nursing care in Avera's patient-focused settings.Position Highlights:

• May be eligible up $10,000 sign-on bonus with two-year commitment!
• Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1!
  • Options for Free Health Insurance!
  • Student Loan Repayment: This 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) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.
    • Positive Work Environment: Be part of an organization where we practice the mission in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care.
    • Job Satisfaction: Each day you will positively impact each patient you serve.Licensed Practical Nurse Job SummaryProvides for the delivery of professional nursing care under the direction of the provider.License/Certification/Registration
      • An active license in the state of practice
        You Belong at AveraBe 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
        
        
        • Performs general nursing care to patients. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards. Coordinates the patient care activities for the clinic.
        • Prepares equipment and assists provider during procedures, treatments, examinations, and testing of patients.
        • Observes, records, and reports patient's condition and reactions to drugs and treatments to provider.
        • Oversees appointment scheduling and ensures preferences are given to patients in emergency situations. Maintains timely flow of patients.
        • Greets 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.
        • Responds to patient phone calls in a timely manner with appropriate input from the physician.
        • Educates patients and families about diagnostic process, medications, nutrition, and maintenance of health and wellness.
        • Suggests solutions to patient care crisis problems and complaints.
        • Maintains exam rooms with necessary supplies and materials. Ensures cleanliness. Prepares list of medical supplies needed.
        • Assures appropriate labeling of pathology specimens according to lab protocol as needed. Performs quality control and maintains records on all lab testing.Essential Qualifications
          
          The 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.
          
          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 work flow 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 SomeAvera 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.
              • PTO front-loaded for eligible hires
              • Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan
              • Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
              • Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorshipAvera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. 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 .
                
                
                Keywords:
                Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, patient care, nursing assessment, healthcare team, clinical nursing, patient education, medical assistance, nursing coordinator, health services

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