Clinic Registered Nurse (RN): Orthopedics Care

Trinity Health•Crow Valley, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

MercyOne is dedicated to improving the health of its communities by not only providing medical attention but also focusing on keeping people well. MercyOne Genesis Medical Group aims to be a medical home offering high-quality care centered on the health of individuals and their families. As the largest medical group in the Quad-Cities, they provide accessible care when and where it's needed. The MercyOne Genesis Crow Valley Orthopedics Care team, comprised of surgeons, nurses, and therapists, specializes in guiding patients through education, treatment, and recovery for hip, knee, shoulder, and other joint pain. They utilize the latest techniques and advanced technology, including minimally invasive procedures, to help patients return to living their best lives.

Requirements

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
Completion of specialty classes or proof of other certifications required for some roles.
1 year of Ortho Experience (for $5k sign-on bonus)
2+ years of Ortho Experience (for $10k sign-on bonus)

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.
Maintain accountability for clinical standards.
Operate with minimal supervision.
Plan, assess, intervene, and provide direct patient care using critical thinking and nursing processes.
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 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.
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.