RN, LPN or MA- Nephrology Clinic

RN, LPN, or MA – Nephrology Clinic Workplace Details Join our team and be a part of our mission to deliver accessible, high-quality, affordable, and compassionate healthcare. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System-Sanford Health Watertown is a non-profit healthcare system serving 10 counties in northeastern South Dakota and west-central Minnesota.

Our team at Prairie Lakes makes a difference in the lives of patients and their loved ones Job Summary Position Type: Full-time (0.8 Status) and Part-time (0.4 Status) positions available. This position assists Nephrology Physician/Advanced Practice Provider by performing direct and indirect patient care as delegated by the Medical Provider and within the scope of practice.

Responsibilities include

Applies nursing process, critical thinking, and judgment to clinical practice. Prepares patient charts for upcoming visits to ensure all results are available for the provider to include utilizing electronic chart history. Restocks and orders supplies for patient treatment areas, kitchenettes, nursing station, and supply areas.

Assists with cleaning of patient treatment areas. Cleans instruments and utensils and delivers to sterile processing department as needed. Triages patient telephone calls for medical providers. Reports information to Medical providers and directs patients as orders are received. Provides patient education/advice through the direct and or telephone as directed by the Medical Provider.

Transports patients to appropriate areas. Performs insurance pre-authorizations. Performs medication administration and technical skills within the scope of practice. Coordinates and assists with discharge instructions, follow-up care, diagnostic testing, procedures, and medication instructions. Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse Program. or Medical Assistant Program Holds or is eligible for current licensure in the States of South Dakota and Minnesota. Mandatory Basic and Advanced Life Support Training per policy.

BENEFITS

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System- Sanford Health Watertown offers comprehensive benefits for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 403(b)-retirement plan, and generous paid time off to maintain a healthy home-work balance.

Additional benefits for those qualifying include: Flexible Spending Account Employee Assistance Program for mental health Education Loan Program Community discounts including the Prairie Lakes Wellness Center Prairie Lakes Healthcare System-Sanford Health Watertown has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require positive reference checks and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.