Clinic Registered Nurse (RN): Primary Care

Trinity Health•Eldridge, AL

About The Position

MercyOne is hiring a Registered Nurse for the MercyOne Genesis Eldridge Family Medicine Clinic. The role provides patient care in an outpatient setting and delivers safe, effective, evidence-based care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse coordinates care provided by other clinical staff, supports patient and family education, communicates across healthcare teams, maintains clinical standards, and may work with minimal supervision. The clinic provides family medicine services, including wellness visits, diagnosis and treatment of common illnesses, age-appropriate screenings, and routine vaccinations, serving patients from pediatrics through geriatrics. The position is PRN, with office hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; there are no weekends or holidays. The role includes direct patient care, assisting providers, documentation, equipment and supply oversight, and participation in quality and performance improvement activities.

Requirements

Active RN license in Iowa; licenses 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 MS Office.
Ability to work with diverse groups in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
Ability to read, write, and understand English and communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and colleagues.
Comfort operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
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.

Nice To Haves

Completion of specialty classes or proof of other certifications may be required for some roles.

Responsibilities

Plan, assess, intervene, and provide direct patient care using critical thinking and the nursing process.
Perform comprehensive patient assessments and make nursing decisions based on patient status and care needs.
Administer medications and treatments safely through multiple routes and document them appropriately.
Provide nursing care and perform laboratory and diagnostic tests, specimen collection, phlebotomy, and limited radiology procedures in accordance with 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 regarding 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, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, and relevant policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as needed and assigned by the manager.
Demonstrate Trinity Health’s Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.