**Location:** Sioux Center, IA **Worker Type:** Regular **Work Shift:** Day Shift (United States of America) Sioux Center Health is seeking a qualified individual to join our team! Sioux Center Health has been designated a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, awarded a Top Workplace honor by The Des Moines Register, and won Best of the Northwest in 12 healthcare categories. Sioux County also ranked #6 in the nation for being one of the Healthiest Communities according to U.S. News & World Report and CVS. There’s a reason we are a recognized healthcare leader. **Position Highlights** **Summary** + The Clinic RN/LPN provides medical support to assigned patients by utilizing the nursing process and meeting the established standards within the clinic. This position is accountable for assigned patients, demonstrates understanding of nursing and its issues and is an advocate for patient/families and nursing. **General Hours of Work** + Monday through Friday – Saturday rotation as needed (8:00 am - 5:00 pm) **Education and/or Experience** + A graduate of accredited school of nursing. One to two years nursing experience preferred. Bi-lingual experience preferred but not required. **Certificate, Licenses, Registrations** + Licensed as RN/LPN to practice in the state of Iowa. Must obtain CPR certification within 3 months of hire date. **RN Essential Functions** + Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide service/care appropriate to the age of the patients served, in accordance with facility standards. + Initiates appropriate patient/family education following assessment of learning and discharge needs. + Documents nursing intervention and patient/family response accurately, legibly, and in compliance with clinic policies. + Promotes and maintains a safe and calm environment for complex patients by ensuring appropriate supplies, equipment, and necessary services. + Assists in making clinical decisions based on scientific principles, systematic approach and experience. + Assists in identifying actual and potential risk to patients and/or families and assists in initiating appropriate action to minimize risk. + Administers medications and treatments/procedures as directed, and as appropriate for the patient’s medical care, in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team. + Appropriately delegates tasks/procedures to other team members who are prepared/qualified to perform. + Contributes to the learning experience of students and staff by modeling competent nursing practice. + Works frequently with computer software systems. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. **LPN Essential Functions** + Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide service/care appropriate to the age of the patients served. + Utilizing the nursing process assists the physician in providing patient care. + Demonstrates ability to identify physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of the patient and appropriately reports to the physician. + Promotes and maintains a safe and calm environment for complex patients by ensuring appropriate supplies, equipment and necessary services. + Identifies actual and potential risk to patient and/or families and initiates appropriate action to minimize risk. + Administers medications and treatments/procedures as directed, and as appropriate for the patient’s medical care, in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team. + Utilizes internal and community resources in planning care and initiating referrals. + Works frequently with computer software systems. + Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward. The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444. Additional Notices: For TTY, dial 711 Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.