ARNP or PA-Mt. Ayr Rural Health Clinic

Greater Regional Health•Mount Ayr, IA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is at the Mt. Ayr Rural Health Clinic. The role involves performing physical patient assessments, ordering and evaluating diagnostic tests, diagnosing and creating care plans, treating minor injuries, and providing immediate evaluation and treatment for emergency medical problems. The position may also include managerial duties such as ordering supplies and supervising medical technicians and assistants, providing leadership to clinic staff, and incorporating quality improvement and patient satisfaction data into clinic goals. A clear understanding of applicable regulations is required, along with achieving agreed-upon goals and objectives within specified timeframes. The role also emphasizes demonstrating respect and regard for the dignity of all individuals to ensure a professional and courteous environment.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Nursing and hold current certification ARNP.
Licensed to practice as RN in the state of Iowa.
Must be registered under both state and federal Controlled Substances Acts.

Responsibilities

Perform physical patient assessment by attaining medical histories, examining, and treating patients of all ages.
Order and evaluate diagnostic testing. Identify proper diagnosis and create appropriate plan of care.
Treat minor injuries by suturing and splinting. Provide immediate evaluation and treatment in response to emergency medical problems.
Initiate referrals to other practitioners or admit patients where appropriate.
Monitor patient progress, instruct, and counsel patients, and order or carry out therapy.
May be responsible for managerial duties, such as ordering medical supplies or equipment and supervising medical technicians and assistants.
Provide leadership and guidance to clinic staff.
Incorporate quality improvement data and/or patient satisfaction data in clinic goals.
Demonstrate a clear understanding of regulations applicable to patient care and/or other clinic functions.
Attain all agreed to goals and objectives within specified time frames.
Demonstrate respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.