Clinical Research Coordinator - LPN or RN

Location: Avera Research Institute-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._ $22.50 - $46.25 Position Highlights LPN Pay Range: $22.00 - $31.00 (based on experience) RN Pay Range: $31.00 - $46.25 (based on experience) This position will support projects in the maternal and child health studies at Avera Research Institute. This includes supporting the ECHO study (Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes), which is a longitudinal, observational study following pregnant women and their children to understand how environmental exposures in the prenatal and early childhood time frame affect health outcomes for children later in life. To learn more about some of the main projects, including the ECHO program, please click here: u201d Learn more about the Avera Research Institute at the link below: RN CRC - Required Education, License/Certification or Work Experience: Registered Nurse (RN): Board of Nursing - Active license in the state of practice (South Dakota) is required. 1-3 years nursing experience, research and/or child development/assessment experience, or experience interacting with children in a profession setting is preferred. 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 Accountable for supporting patient care navigation in the clinic setting. The Coordinator's primary responsibility is to manage care for the patients of the primary care practice to promote effective education, self-management support, and timely health care delivery. This includes developing and monitoring care management processes and support primary clinical teams with these efforts. It also includes identifying the high acuity patient population and working to ensure care coordination for this patient population. The position involves some patient triage. The Coordinator will work with the clinic leadership and Medical Director (lead physician) of the practice to develop this position to best serve the needs of the patient panel and the primary care teams. This individual will work closely with leadership and others to support the development, maintenance, and reporting of quality measures within the medical home model. What you will do + Works with all clinical teams as a resource on care management of all patients of the practice, including educating the patient about self-management tasks they can undertake to gain greater control of their health status, and, manage patient care in the health care continuum to achieve optimum outcomes in a safe and cost-effective manner. + Collaborates with physicians, providers, and practice staff in identifying appropriate patients for care management, and provides leadership for patient care teams. + Works with social services and nursing to identify, plan for, and provide an appropriate follow-up plan of care for patients. Communicates this plan of care to patientu2019s families, medical providers, hospital staff when appropriate, community support, other agencies and departments. + Provides follow-up contact with patient as indicated to ensure compliance with recommendations u2013 medications, lab/x-ray, specialists visits, PCP visits, dieticians, CDE, etc. + Reviews monthly status reports, dashboard results, and other information related to clinical care delivery. Communicates with physician groupsu2019 regarding statistical and financial impact of care delivery. + Serves as a resource for clinic care team education on changing payor requirements. Collaborates with payer Case Managers for additional services when appropriate. Determines and completes appropriate referrals. + Participates in regular team meetings and peer review activities. + Anticipates the needs of this patient population, seeing that necessary documentation and pre-visit planning is completed or requested before patient visit. + Promotes patient self-management and empowers patients/families to achieve maximum levels of wellness and independence. Assess barriers when patient has not met treatment goals, is not following treatment plan of care, or has not kept important appointments. + Oversees the development, procurement and adoption of patient self-management educational resources used by the primary clinical teams. Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer. Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: + Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire + 1-3 years Clinic Nursing Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: + 4-6 years Case Management and/or homecare experience + Bilingual Spanish Expectations and Standards + Commitment to the daily application of Averau2019s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community. + Promote Averau2019s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. + Uphold Averau2019s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity. + Maintain confidentiality. + Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment. + Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable. Benefits You Need & Then Some Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future. + PTO available day 1 for eligible hires. + Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement + Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship _Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to_ _ _._ 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.

Created: 2026-02-06