Clinic Nurse (RN, LPN, or CMA)

STEWART MEMORIAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL•Lake City, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinic Nurse provides professional patient care for individuals receiving immunizations, treatments, examinations, minor procedures, and other clinical services according to established procedures. This is a full-time position in Lake City, Iowa, with 9-hour shifts four days per week on the day shift. The role may be filled by an RN, LPN, or CMA. The Clinic Nurse delivers direct patient care, assesses patient conditions, monitors changes, reports them to appropriate personnel, and adjusts care processes as indicated. The nurse prepares patients for scheduled procedures and assists physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners with examinations, procedures, and other direct-care processes. The role also includes maintaining accurate and confidential patient records, supporting a safe and therapeutic environment, assisting patients and families during stressful situations, and maintaining department equipment and supplies. The position requires graduation from a state-accredited nursing program or completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, along with a current Iowa RN, LPN, or CMA credential. No experience is required. Current BLS certification is preferred, and the candidate must satisfactorily qualify through an Iowa Criminal History/Dependent Adult Abuse check within applicable laws.

Requirements

Graduate of a state-accredited nursing program or completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
Current Iowa RN, LPN, or CMA credential.
Must satisfactorily qualify through an Iowa Criminal History/Dependent Adult Abuse check within applicable laws.
Promotes good intra- and inter-hospital/clinic communications and relationships.
Demonstrates professionalism when interacting with patients, families, providers, and coworkers.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of a healthcare team.

Nice To Haves

Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Provide professional patient care for immunizations, treatments, examinations, minor procedures, and other clinical services according to established procedures.
Maintain departmental procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, environmental and infection control standards, and hospital policies, including compliance policies.
Maintain patient documentation and handle patient records confidentially in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
Provide direct patient care, evaluate outcomes, consult with other specialists as required, and adjust care processes to ensure optimal patient care.
Prepare patients for scheduled procedures to assist in patient assessment.
Monitor patient conditions and report changes to appropriate personnel.
Demonstrate sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy and express interest in patients' progress.
Assist physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners with examinations, procedures, and other processes related to direct patient care.
Assess patient conditions and provide appropriate interventions.
Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with clinic standards.
Assist physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, patients, and families during times of stress or crisis.
Monitor the accuracy of patient medical records and maintain required reports, records, and statistics.
Inspect daily for compliance with policies, procedures, regulations, and standards, and take corrective action when violations occur.
Assist with care and maintenance of department equipment and ensure adequate stock of supplies.
Provide peer review when requested.
Provide learning experiences, direction, guidance, and evaluation of assigned students.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.