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Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Gastroenterology Clinic

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Avera McKennan

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

You'll give general nursing care, give medications and treatments, and coordinate patient care for the clinic. Avera McKennan is hiring for its own floors, with no agency in between.

Eligibility
Sign-on bonus

Posted Oct 20

Shift and hours
Days · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, or four 7am-5pm shifts a week Day Shift (United States of America) Option to work Monday- Friday 8am-5pm or four shifts per week working 7am-5pm!80 hours every two weeks
Unit and setting
Avera Gastroenterology clinic in Sioux Falls · Clinic Avera Gastroenterology Sioux Falls
License
RN or LPN license Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice Upon Hireactive RN license in the state of practice, upon hire
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
active RN license in the state of practice, upon hire Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire
Also asks
able to work the posted hours The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
Also asks
visual acuity and hearing adequate for the duties 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.

What it pays

Against similar roles
Below most Sioux Falls staff RN postingsSioux Falls staff RN postings that state pay run $23/hr to $33/hr, the middle half $28/hr to $33/hr, across 172 postings.
Sign-on bonus
$6,000
Bonus
possible $6,000 sign-on bonus Maybe eligible for $6000.00 sign on bonus!
Pay reviews
pay set by experience Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

Benefits

  • BenefitsPTO from day one for eligible hiresPTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
  • Benefitsretirement match up to 5%Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
  • Benefitshands-on training and mentorship for career developmentCareer development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
  • Benefitsstudent loan repayment: $167 a month, up to $10,000Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.
  • PTO available day 1 for eligible hires
  • Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
  • Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
  • Student Loan Repayment Program (position may be eligible)

The role and schedule

Day to day
assist the provider during procedures and testing Prepares equipment and assists provider during procedures, treatments, examinations, and testing of patients.
Day to day
patient intake: health history, vitals and nursing assessment Screens patients for appropriate information including obtaining the health history, taking vitals, and conducting a nursing assessment.
Day to day
instruct patients in specimen and test collection Instructs patient in collection of samples and tests.
Day to day
appointment scheduling and patient flow Oversees appointment scheduling and ensures preferences are given to patients in emergency situations.
Day to day
patient phone calls with physician input Responds to patient phone calls in a timely manner with appropriate input from the physician.
Day to day
patient and family teaching on tests, medications and nutrition Educates patients and families about diagnostic process, medications, nutrition, and maintenance of health and wellness.
Day to day
handle patient care problems and complaints Suggests solutions to patient care crisis problems and complaints.
Day to day
pathology specimen labeling and lab quality control Assures appropriate labeling of pathology specimens according to lab protocol as needed.
Day to day
keep exam rooms stocked and list supplies needed Maintains exam rooms with necessary supplies and materials.
Hours stated
Option to work Monday- Friday 8am-5pm or four shifts per week working 7am-5pm!
Details
must work in office 3-6 months Must work in office for 3-6 months!
Details
hybrid option: 1-2 days a week at home Option to become hybrid position of working 1-2 days per week at home!

The workplace

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Avera McKennan
Hospital
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Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
  • What should I expect for weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Original listing

Posted on Avera McKennan’s careers page.

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Worker type
Regular
Work shift
Day Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $22.50 - $41.25 Position Highlights Maybe eligible for $6000.00 sign on bonus! LPN-$22.50-31.50 RN-$27.75-41.25 80hrs/2wks - Flexible scheduling!

Option to work Monday- Friday 8am-5pm or four shifts per week working 7am-5pm! Option to become hybrid position of working 1-2 days per week at home! Must work in office for 3-6 months!

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) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster. 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. 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 Some Avera 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 available day 1 for eligible hires. Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship 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 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 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org .

What's around it?

In Sioux Falls, SD

Sioux Falls, SDFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 9% below the US average

Median rent
$1,035/mo
Household income
$75,970/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Sioux Falls, SD

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