Fall River Health Services is looking for a Clinic Nurse (RN/LPN) in Hot Springs SD to assist providers with clinical patients by ensuring the exam room is prepared according to professional/organizational standards. In this role you will also prepare patients for exams; and provide case management for the preventive, acute, and chronic care needs of the patients. In this position, you will perform all aspects of charting, chart prep before and after visits to include documenting patient encounters.

Schedule: 40 hours a week varied shifts with Saturday rotation included.

Responsibilities:

• Assist providers with the examination and treatment of patients – to include: ensuring examination room is prepared for patient encounter, taking an initial history for the chart, taking and documenting vital signs, making lab and x-ray appointments as needed, and explaining the preparations to the patient. In addition, the Clinic RN/LPN may assist the provider(s) in special procedures including minor surgery as required, removing sutures, cleaning wounds and applying dressings as directed by provider and within scope of practice.
• Carry out provider orders; handling phone calls; notifying patients of lab results; giving allergy shots, immunizations and medications prescribed by provider(s); performing ear irrigations, spirometry, peak flows, nebulizer treatments and assisting with phlebotomy as needed.
• Support Vaccines for Children Program and other immunization programs.
• Provide patient education as directed by provider(s); completing physical forms; making referral arrangements, assisting in the maintenance of patient charts – to include responding/managing the providers’ in-baskets, documenting patient calls and providing follow-up.
• Provide input in the development of and follow department policies, procedures, standards and programs within the guidelines of the facility, standards of the profession, and scope of practice.

Core Competencies:

• Ability to think critically, and effectively manage clinic/patient flow.
• Knowledgeable in the triage process; use clinical judgement; and collaborate with providers.
• Flexible; adaptable to change; and prepared to assist/manage emergency situations.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with patients, family members, co-workers, providers, registration staff, volunteers and visitors.
• Demonstrate understanding and compassion towards patients and maintains confidentiality of all pertinent information to assure patient’s rights are protected.
• knowledge and physical ability to operate mechanical lifts, telephone equipment, fax machine, copy machine, computer, carts, wheel chairs, positioning devices, mechanical beds, thermometers (digital, glass, tympanic), stethoscope, blood pressure equipment, glucometers, pulse ox meters, oxygen equipment, nebulizer equipment, suction machines, IV equipment, and other patient care equipment as deemed necessary and within scope of practice.
• Provide nursing care according to physician’s orders and in conformance with recognized nursing techniques and according to department policy, procedures, standards, and in accordance with South Dakota Nurse Practice Act.
• Assesses the patient’s condition and reports any significant changes to the provider.
• Have the visual and auditory ability to assess patient conditions to administer effective care using standard nurse practices; must have the ability to verbally communicate and problem solve effectively with patients, staff, physicians and families; must have the manual dexterity to perform such functions as administering injections, performing CPR.
• Possess the physical ability to respond in a quick manner and in accordance with the established facility practices regarding unexpected patient safety needs; must have the ability to complete forms with accuracy in paper and electronic form; and may be required to assist with lifting and transferring of patients.

The average compensation for this position is $34.00- $39.00 an hour depending on the experience.

Education and Experience:

• Education commensurate with requirements of licensure.
• Must have a current RN or LPN license issued by the South Dakota Board of Nursing.
• Experience working in a clinic setting preferred.
• Experience and knowledge of EPIC preferred.
• Must have or obtain BLS certification within four (4) months of employment.

Fall River Health Services (FRHS) is a comprehensive healthcare system, which services Fall River County and the surrounding areas in the beautiful Southern Black Hills of South Dakota. We are comprised of a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital, 24-hour Emergency Department, Seven Sisters Living Center (LTC), in-house Rural Health Clinic plus ancillary services. We provide for the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the individual, family, and significant others. We are committed to our patients, residents, employees and our community. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all full time employees. Compensation is based upon your experience and qualifications. Full time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefit package including medical ($90/month premium for single person and $500 annual deductible), vision, dental and much more!