Clinic Registered Nurse (RN): Orthopedic Care

Trinity Health • Bettendorf, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. At MercyOne Genesis Medical Group, we are dedicated to providing a medical home with high quality care where the focus is on you and your family’s health. We are the largest medical group in the Quad-Cities providing our community care where it wants it and care when it needs it. MercyOne Genesis Bettendorf Orthopedics Care focuses on helping patients suffering from hip, knee, shoulder or other joint pain. As leaders in joint care, our surgeons, nurses and therapists at MercyOne Bettendorf Orthopedics Care will guide patients through education, treatment and recovery, using the latest techniques and advanced technology, including minimally invasive procedures whenever possible. The goal is to get patients back to living their best life. MercyOne is looking to hire a Registered Nurse in their MercyOne Genesis Bettendorf Orthopedics Care Clinic. In this role, the Registered Nurse will provide patient care in outpatient settings and is responsible for delivering safe, effective, and evidence-based patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. They coordinate care provided by other clinical staff, support patient and family education, and ensure communication across healthcare teams. They are accountable for clinical standards and may operate with minimal supervision.

Requirements

• 2 Years Orthopedic Experience Required for Eligibility
• Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment
• Active RN License in the state of Iowa; Licensure from other states may be required based on location
• Compact State License acceptable where applicable
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 3 months of hire
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to the population served within 3 months of hire
• Proficient in basic computer skills (Windows environment, web-based navigation, email, MS Office)
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people in a collaborative, shared leadership environment
• Requires the ability to read, write and understand the English language, and communicate effectively with patient, visitors, and colleagues while performing their job duties
• Completion of specialty classes or proof of other certifications required for some roles
• Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in outpatient settings
• Deliver safe, effective, and evidence-based patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Coordinate care provided by other clinical staff
• Support patient and family education
• Ensure communication across healthcare teams
• Be accountable for clinical standards
• Plan, assess, intervene, and provide direct patient care using critical thinking and nursing processes (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation)
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments (physical, psychosocial, nutritional, functional, safety, spiritual, cultural, educational)
• Make nursing decisions based on patient status and care needs
• Administer medications and treatments safely via multiple routes (oral, IM, SC, ID, IV, inhalation, topical, ocular, optic, sublingual, nasal) and document accordingly
• Perform nursing care, lab and diagnostic tests, specimen collection, phlebotomy, and limited radiology procedures following policies and universal precautions
• Assist providers with patient care, phone/mail/fax communications, scheduling, consents, admissions, referrals, and outpatient procedures
• Communicate and collaborate with physicians, staff, patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members regarding care plans and patient needs
• Educate patients, families, and clinical staff on treatments, medications, test preparation, discharge, and health maintenance; document education and evaluate understanding
• Participate in staff meetings, committees, quality improvement, risk management, and performance improvement projects
• Maintain documentation accuracy and completeness in EMR: assessments, vitals, symptoms, treatments, medications, education, charges, lab results, histories, and consults
• Maintain and monitor supplies, equipment, medication stock, and office machines; follow maintenance and quality control protocols; report malfunctions
• Recognize and respond appropriately to urgent/emergency patient needs and initiate emergency procedures
• Other duties as needed and assigned by the manager
• Maintain a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior

Benefits

• Sign On Bonus Eligible! Amount: $5,000.00 Payout Schedule: 25% at hire, 25% at 1 year, 50% at 2 years
• Competitive compensation
• Full benefits package
• Opportunity for growth throughout the system
• Career development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees