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Avera McKennan

Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Medical Assistant | OBGYN Marion Road Clinic

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What they do

A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.

$39,972 / year median in South Dakota

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

Location:
Avera Obstetrics & Gynecology Plaza 1
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. $20.00
  • $41.
25 Position Highlights Primary with Heidi Vogel, PA at
Marion Road Family Health Center RN:
$27.75
  • 41.
25
LPN:
$22.50
  • 31.
50
MA:
$20.00
  • 28.
00
Student Loan Repayment:
This Registered Nurse (RN) 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.
LPN Job Summary:
Provides for the delivery of professional nursing care under the direction of the provider. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN )
  • Board of Nursing
  • An active license in the state of practice if required upon hire.
RN Job Summary:
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. 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 Performs selected medical assistant and clerical duties that assist in care for clinic patients following established standards, practices, and competency. Works collaboratively with other clinic staff to solve practice-related problems. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to respond to specific issues and data reflective of the patient/customer's status. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the population served in the department. What you will do Assists in care to patients as directed by provider based on competency. Provides accurate, completed, legible and timely documentation of all patient procedures in the medical record. Maintains timely flow of patients. Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests. Responsible for assisting with patient and family education to include procedures, medication use, nutrition, disease processes, and maintenance of health and wellness, etc., based on competency. Greets patients and conducts clinical interview collecting history and vital signs. Labels and processes lab specimens according to lab procedures. Maintains exam room for necessary supplies and materials. Performs daily and weekly environmental cleaning and equipment quality control and maintenance. Cleans and sterilizes medical equipment according to policy. Follows correct procedures for handling and disposing of bio-hazardous infectious waste. Provided back-up help for front desk personnel. This may include answering telephone, scheduling and cancelling appointments, and scheduling consult patients. 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:
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:
Associate's Graduate of Medical Assistant program or diploma 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 .

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Other Retirement and Savings