Registered Nurse (RN) | Endocrinology Clinic

Location: Avera Endocrinology & Diabetes Sioux Falls 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. $27.75 - $41.25 Position Highlights *** Diabetes Health Coach position! ***May be eligible for $6000 Sign On Bonus! 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. Monday-Friday 7:30am-5:00pm; 80hrs/wks- varied shifts 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 Assists providers with patients that are needing urgent care of managing their blood glucose levels. Examples of this would be patients with high or low blood sugars, patients that are scheduled to have surgery, patients who may be put on a steroid medication, and patient needing assistance with diabetic device. What you will do When needed performs general nursing care to patients. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards. Responds to and triages incoming telephone calls. Monitors the blood sugar phone line and email. Instructs patients and family regarding medications and treatment plans given by provider. Assesses patient learning needs and provides diabetes self-management education consist with appropriate principles of teaching/learning and according to American Diabetes Association Recognition requirements and the patient’s health care provider. Communicates with providers, diabetes team members, other health care agency staff and nursing staff regarding the care and education of diabetes patients. Maintains and views patient charts to obtain the most accurate information the clinic has for the patient as well as updates records as approved by the provider. Maintains proficiency on all diabetes devices ie. CGM, meters, and insulin pump. Serves as a clinical resource for nursing staff and providers related to the care and education of diabetes 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: Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice. Upon Hire Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: Diabetes patient care and/or diabetes education 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 .