Clinic Float RN

Clarke County Hospital•Osceola, IA

22h

About The Position

The Clinic Float RN supports providers and clinical staff in delivering patient care and maintaining effective clinic operations. The role assists with patient intake and preparation for examinations, treatments, and minor procedures; may collect blood and other specimens; and administers vaccines and ordered medications. The RN tracks follow-up care, schedules referrals, completes related documentation and requisitions, and records care in the electronic health record using established workflows. The position includes telephone and in-person triage, patient and family education using the Teach-back method, and interpretation of test and procedure results with appropriate follow-up within the RN’s scope and licensure. The RN collaborates with clinic colleagues, supports quality and customer service, and performs other duties requested by the Rural Health Clinic Manager. The RN is expected to maintain professional accountability, comply with clinical, safety, privacy, and workplace requirements, and meet Clarke County Hospital standards, attendance expectations, ongoing education, and competency requirements. The employee must maintain current licenses and certifications required for the position and follow applicable healthcare regulations and compliance procedures.

Requirements

Current licenses and/or certifications required for the position must be maintained.
Meet annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
Demonstrate competence in clinical skills necessary to perform assigned duties.
Follow applicable clinical, safety, privacy, and healthcare compliance requirements, including HIPAA, CLIA, OSHA, and relevant federal and state regulations.
Demonstrate regular, reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

Assist providers and clinical staff with obtaining basic vital information and preparing patients for examinations, treatments, and minor surgical procedures.
Draw and collect blood and other patient samples as required, and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
Administer vaccines and ordered medications by oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, or intradermal routes.
Track follow-up appointments related to office visits, laboratory tests, and procedures to support ongoing monitoring of patients’ disease status.
Schedule referrals to specialists or outpatient services as requested by providers, and complete necessary forms or requisitions for referrals and lab testing, including appropriate CPT/ICD-10 coding.
Document patient care promptly and appropriately in the electronic health record using standardized workflows and processes.
Understand laboratory and procedure results and their relationship to patient status, and take appropriate next steps within scope and licensure.
Educate patients and families using the Teach-back method in accordance with protocols and guidelines.
Support quality improvement and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.
Perform other duties requested by the Rural Health Clinic Manager to support effective office operations.
Provide and document telephone triage advice for home care of illnesses or conditions, and make follow-up calls regarding patient health and progress as needed.
Triage patients presenting to the clinic or by telephone and give direction to LPNs, CMAs, and RMAs.
Stay informed about clinic, department, and organizational activities by attending meetings, reading emails, and checking the organization’s intranet.
Balance team and individual responsibilities, welcome and provide feedback, contribute to team goals, and prioritize team success.
Maintain compliance with CLIA, OSHA, Safety and Risk Management guidelines, and applicable hospital policies and procedures, including HIPAA and workplace rules.
Demonstrate Clarke County Hospital standards of behavior and follow hospital policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
Maintain regular, reliable attendance and current required licenses or certifications.
Complete annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
Follow applicable healthcare regulatory requirements and hospital compliance requirements for federally funded programs, including Medicare and Medicaid; raise compliance concerns to hospital administrative staff and take appropriate action on staff-reported concerns.