Clinic Float RN

Clarke County Hospital•Osceola, IA

About The Position

The Clinic Float RN provides clinical and patient-care support in the clinic, assisting providers and other clinical staff with patient preparation, examinations, treatments, and minor surgical procedures. The role may include collecting blood and other specimens, administering vaccines and ordered medications, tracking patient follow-up, arranging referrals, completing requisitions and coding, maintaining electronic health records, interpreting test results within the nurse’s scope and licensure, and educating patients and families using the Teach-back method. The nurse also performs telephone and in-person triage, including directing LPNs, CMAs, and RMAs as appropriate. The position contributes to effective clinic operations through teamwork, accountability, reliable attendance, and participation in department communications. It requires maintaining current licenses or certifications, completing annual education and competency requirements, and following applicable clinical, safety, privacy, compliance, and regulatory standards, including CLIA, OSHA, HIPAA, DIA, and DNV requirements. Other duties may be assigned by the Rural Health Clinic Manager.

Requirements

Current licenses and/or certifications required for the position must be maintained.
Demonstrated competence in the clinical skills necessary to perform assigned duties.
Ability to understand clinical testing and procedure results and act appropriately within scope and licensure.
Knowledge of and compliance with HIPAA, CLIA, OSHA, Safety and Risk Management guidelines, and applicable healthcare regulations and policies.
Reliable attendance to meet department business needs.
Completion of annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.

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 and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis, as required.
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 monitor patients’ disease status.
Schedule referrals to specialists or outpatient services as requested by providers, and complete related forms or requisitions, including appropriate CPT/ICD-10 coding.
Document patient care accurately and promptly 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 and applicable protocols and guidelines.
Conduct telephone triage, provide and document home-care advice, and make follow-up calls regarding patients’ health and progress as necessary.
Triage patients presenting to the clinic or by telephone and provide direction to LPNs, CMAs, and RMAs.
Attend clinic or department meetings, read emails, and regularly check the organization’s intranet for relevant information.
Contribute to team goals, give and welcome feedback, remain open to others’ views, and prioritize team success.
Maintain compliance with CLIA, OSHA, Safety and Risk Management guidelines, HIPAA, and applicable organizational policies and procedures.
Demonstrate Clarke County Hospital standards of behavior and follow hospital policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
Maintain current licenses and certifications required for the position and complete annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
Follow regulatory requirements for federally funded healthcare programs and promptly raise or appropriately address compliance concerns.
Perform other duties as requested by the Rural Health Clinic Manager to support effective office operations.