RegisteredNurse(RN)|MCKGastroenterology

**Location:** Avera Gastroenterology 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** **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 t