Summary: Fall River Health Services (FRHS) is a comprehensive healthcare system, which services Fall River County and the surrounding areas in the beautiful Southern Black Hills of South Dakota . We are comprised of a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital, 24-hour Emergency Department, Seven Sisters Living Center (LTC), in-house Rural Health Clinic plus ancillary services. We provide for the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the individual, family, and significant others. We are committed to our patients, residents, employees and our community. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all full time employees. Compensation is based upon your experience and qualifications. Full time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefit package including medical ( $90/month premium for single person and $500 annual deductible ), vision, dental and much more!

Description: The Clinic Nurse assists the physician with the clinic patients; assists in the preparation of patients for exams and prepares examination room with professional standards of practice.

The Clinic Nurse assists the physician and mid-level with patients including preparing patients; taking the initial history for the chart, taking vital signs, making lab and x-ray appointments; and explaining the preparations to the patient. In addition, the Clinic Nurse may assist the physician/mid-level in special procedures including minor surgery as required, removing sutures, cleaning wounds and applying dressings as directed by the physician.
Clinic Nurse carries out physician/mid-level orders; handles phone calls as directed by the physician/mid-level and notifies patients of lab results; gives allergy shots, immunizations and medications prescribed by physician/mid-level; performs EKGs, ear irrigations, spirometry, peak flows, nebulizer treatments and assist with phlebotomy if needed.
This position is responsible for proper handling and storage of all medications stored in the clinic, and keeps the examination and treatment rooms clean, and properly stocked with supplies.
Clinic Nurse is responsible for some patient education, completes physical forms; makes referral arrangements, and assists in maintaining patient charts.
Clinic Nurse performs duties courteously and cooperatively while maintaining patient confidentiality; and may substitute for other office personnel and perform other duties as requested.

Requirements: Education commensurate with requirements of licensure. Must currently hold an active unencumbered license within the State of South Dakota; OR Have a temporary permit allowing you to practice in the State of South Dakota; OR Have applied for a South Dakota RN licensure by endorsement; OR Are a new graduate who is in the process of taking your RN exam.