Registered Nurse - Family Practice Clinic in Fort Pierre, SD

Location: Avera Medical Group Pierre

Worker Type: Regular

Work Shift: Primarily days with rotating weekends and holidays (United States of America)

Pay Range: $27.75 - $41.25

The pay range for this position is dependent upon experience.

Position Highlights
• Primary Nurse for Ericka Petersen, DNP in Family Medicine
• Eligible for up to $15,000 sign-on bonus and $2,500 relocation bonus

You Belong at Avera

Join our compassionate multidisciplinary team dedicated to Moving Health Forward for our patients. We value your contributions.

A Brief Overview

As a Registered Nurse, you will deliver exceptional nursing care to patients and their families, collaborating with physicians and healthcare team members.

What You Will Do
• Provide general nursing care by administering medications and treatments in accordance with standards.
• Assist providers during medical procedures, exams, and testing, ensuring a smooth workflow.
• Monitor, document, and communicate patients' conditions and responses to treatments.
• Manage appointment scheduling and prioritize care in emergencies to maintain patient flow.
• Welcome patients, assess their health history, and prepare them for examinations.
• Timely respond to patient calls with appropriate information and support.
• Educate patients and families on health management, medications, and wellness.
• Propose solutions to patient care challenges and complaints.
• Maintain exam rooms with necessary supplies and ensure cleanliness.
• Label pathology specimens as per lab protocols and maintain quality control records.

Essential Qualifications

Must be able to perform essential job functions effectively, including having visual acuity and effective communication skills. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Required Education and Credentials:
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice upon hire.

Expectations and Standards
• Commit to Avera's mission and values in serving patients and the community.
• Promote compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Exhibit high standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE).
• Ensure confidentiality within all patient interactions.
• Work effectively in a team environment to foster a productive atmosphere.
• Abide by safety regulations and standards from relevant authorities.

Benefits You Need & Then Some
• PTO available on the first day for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
• Career development through mentorship and hands-on training.

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 protected categories.