Job Information
Avera Registered Nurse (RN) | Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Medical Assistant | Clinic in Freeman, South Dakota
Location:
Freeman, SD
Worker Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Freeman Regional Health Service is looking for individuals to join our growing, team-oriented organization.
Position Highlights
Full Time (working at least 72 hours per pay period)
Work Shift:
Day Shift (8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
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.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
Registered Nurse (RN) - South Dakota Board of Nursing - an active license in the state of practice upon hire or
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - South Dakota Board of Nursing - an active license in the state of practice upon hire or
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Upon Hire or
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) Upon Hire or
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), upon hire or
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Medical Technologists (AMT) upon hire or
National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) upon hire
Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
- 3-5 years of experience
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.
At 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.
The 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 605-504-4444.
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Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.