Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Medical Oncology Clinic
Company: Avera Health
Location: Lennox
Posted on: July 3, 2025
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Job Description:
Location: Avera Medical Group Medical Oncology-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. $22.00 - $40.75
Position Highlights May be eligible for a $3000 Sign on Bonus
Impactful Work: Be a vital part of an oncology care team,
supporting patients and families through every step of treatment.
Work-life balance: enjoy a 4-day workweek with a variable day off
each week Monday-Friday 7:30am-5pm No nights weekend of holidays If
you are passionate about providing compassionate, high-quality care
to patients on their cancer journey, the Avera Cancer Institute is
looking for a dedicated Medical Oncology Nurse to join our
collaborative team. Responsibilities include providing hands-on
patient care, including assessments, vitals, and education.
Coordinating clinic activities to ensure seamless care. Support
scheduling and order entry. Triage patient and caregiver phone
calls, utilizing protocols and critical thinking to provide timely
support. If you have a heart for oncology patients and want to make
a meaningful difference, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today
and become part of a team that truly makes an impact. 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. 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 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. 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, taking vitals, and conducting a nursing assessment.
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. 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 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 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 .
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