Clinic Registered Nurse (RN): Pediatrics

Trinity Health•Davenport, IA

About The Position

MercyOne Genesis Davenport Pediatrics Care is hiring a Registered Nurse to provide patient care in an outpatient pediatric setting. The nurse delivers safe, effective, evidence-based care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role coordinates care provided by other clinical staff, supports patient and family education, and ensures communication across healthcare teams. Nurses are accountable for clinical standards and may work with minimal supervision. The schedule is PRN, with clinic hours listed as Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., and Saturday, 8 a.m.–noon. The position is part-time and day shift. MercyOne Genesis Davenport Pediatrics Care provides services including wellness checks, developmental screening, immunizations, acute care, and mental health support through a licensed social worker.

Requirements

Active RN license in Iowa; licensure from other states may be required based on location. Compact state license is acceptable where applicable.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within three months of hire.
Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to the population served within three months of hire.
Proficiency in basic computer skills, including a Windows environment, web-based navigation, email, and Microsoft Office.
Ability to work with diverse groups of people in a collaborative, shared-leadership environment.
Ability to read, write, and understand English and communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and colleagues.
Completion of specialty classes or proof of other certifications when required for particular roles.
Personal presence characterized by honesty, integrity, and caring, with the ability to inspire and motivate others in support of Trinity Health’s philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values.
Ability to demonstrate Trinity Health’s Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.

Responsibilities

Plan, assess, intervene, and provide direct patient care using critical thinking and the nursing process.
Perform comprehensive physical, psychosocial, nutritional, functional, safety, spiritual, cultural, and educational patient assessments.
Make nursing decisions based on patient status and care needs.
Safely administer medications and treatments by multiple routes and document them.
Perform nursing care, laboratory and diagnostic tests, specimen collection, phlebotomy, and limited radiology procedures according to policies and universal precautions.
Assist providers with patient care, phone, mail, and fax communications, scheduling, consents, admissions, referrals, and outpatient procedures.
Communicate and collaborate with physicians, staff, patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members about care plans and patient needs.
Educate patients, families, and clinical staff about 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 accurate and complete EMR documentation, including assessments, vital signs, 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 and report malfunctions.
Recognize and respond appropriately to urgent or emergency patient needs and initiate emergency procedures.
Maintain working knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, organizational integrity requirements, standards of conduct, and policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as needed and assigned by the manager.