Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Lead Infectious Disease

Avera Medical Group Infectious Disease Specialists-Sioux Falls

Worker Type: Regular

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range: $24.00 - $42.75

Position Highlights

Lead LPN: Functions as an extension of clinic leadership to facilitate efficient and effective operation of the assigned area. The Lead utilizes independent and interdependent judgment and is expected to serve as a resource to staff, physicians, and clinic leadership. Responsible for general oversight of the assigned group and in addition utilizes technical and customer services aptitudes for day-to-day patient services. The Lead will also perform all essential functions/duties of the Clinic LPN position as well as the additional duties.

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.

What You Will Do

• Identifies and resolves any facility problems or patient concerns in a timely manner. Acts as a resource to staff for problem resolution and training and disseminates information to staff as requested by leadership.
• Collaborates with the Supervisor/Manager to develop and implement an orientation and education plan. Responsible for training new staff and for remedial training of existing staff. Coaches and provides feedback to staff and to the leadership team as necessary.
• Provides input to the Supervisor/Manager related to clinic staff appraisals, interviewing and hiring.
• Assists in care to patients as directed by the provider. Coordinates the patient care activities for the clinic. Makes appropriate referrals to other providers per physician instructions.
• Provides accurate, completed, legible, and timely documentation of all patient procedures in the medical record.
• Greets patients and conducts clinical interviews with patients to assess a variety of patient needs.
• Provides open and timely communication with patients, families, and their significant others. Provides sufficient information to allow patients and their significant others to participate in patient's care. Reports test results to patient per physician instructions.
• Maintains exam rooms for necessary supplies, materials and ensures cleanliness.
• Assists in greeting, registering, and scheduling patients. Answers phones promptly and takes messages or transfer to person involved. Keeps patients informed of physician scheduled (i.e., running late, etc.). Maintains flow of 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.

• 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.
• 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 mentorship