Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Nephrology Clinic

Company: Avera Health
Location: Dell Rapids
Posted on: April 18, 2025

Job Description:

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Nephrology Clinic at Avera Health summary:
As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Avera Medical Group Nephrology, I provide professional nursing care under a provider's direction. My role involves administering medications, coordinating patient care, and educating patients and families about health and wellness. With a commitment to teamwork and compliance with healthcare regulations, I ensure a compassionate and efficient environment for our patients.
Location:Avera Medical Group Nephrology-Sioux FallsWorker 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 - $31.00Position HighlightsMay be eligible for $3000.00 sign on bonus!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.Monday-Friday; 64 hrs/2wksYou 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

Provides for the delivery of professional nursing care under the direction of the provider.

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, and taking vitals. 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:
  
  
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - 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 available day 1 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 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 .
        
        Keywords:
        Licensed Practical Nurse, patient care, nephrology, health education, medication administration, healthcare, patient coordination, nursing, medical assistant, teamwork
        

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