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Primary Care Registered Nurse- Ambulatory-Infusion
Join our team and be a part of our mission to deliver accessible, high-quality, affordable, and compassionate healthcare. Sanford Health Watertown is a non-profit healthcare system serving 10 counties in northeastern South Dakota and west-central Minnesota. Job
Full-time, 40hrs per week
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wage Range: $28.09-$44.81 The primary location for this position will be Sanford Clinic Hwy 81 in Watertown, with responsibilities primarily focused on infusion services and providing ambulatory nursing support as needed.
Responsible for nursing care of patients in the primary care clinic as directed by medical providers. Responsible for patient flow and assisting providers as necessary with examination. Provides nursing care for patients in accordance with established standards, policies, and nursing scope of practice.
JOB-SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES Coordinates the collection of all documentation required prior to the patient's first visit including labs, x-rays, pathology reports, physician notes, etc. Advises patients regarding filling medication prescriptions. Triages patient telephone calls for medical providers.
Provides patient education/advice through direct and/or telephone contact as directed by the physician. Communicates and coordinates with ancillary departments (lab, x-ray, OP, IP, pharmacy). Performs insurance prior authorization.
Participates in supply ordering and inventory management under guidance and according to established Materials Management processes. Applies nursing process, critical thinking, and judgment to clinical practice. JOB SPECIFICATIONS Education and/or Experience Graduate of an approved accredited school of nursing.
Three to five years of progressive clinical experience in a primary care setting or similar clinical experience preferred. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Holds or is eligible for licensure as a registered nurse/licensed practical nurse in South Dakota. Must obtain State of Minnesota license within 6 months of employment.
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 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.
About the role
Responsible for nursing care of patients in the primary care clinic as directed by medical providers. Responsible for patient flow and assisting providers as necessary with examination. Provides nursing care for patients in accordance with established standards, policies, and nursing scope of practice.