Clinic Registered Nurse (RN): Family Medicine

Trinity Health•De Witt, AR

About The Position

MercyOne is hiring a Registered Nurse for MercyOne DeWitt Family Medicine. In this outpatient role, the nurse provides safe, effective, evidence-based patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse coordinates care provided by other clinical staff, supports patient and family education, and promotes communication across healthcare teams. The position may operate with minimal supervision and is scheduled for 16 hours per week on the day shift. MercyOne Genesis Medical Group provides family-focused care in the Quad-Cities. MercyOne emphasizes improving community health and providing high-quality care. The role also supports the Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values and requires professional, ethical conduct and collaboration in a shared leadership environment.

Requirements

Active RN license in Iowa; licensure from other states may be required based on location. A 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 of people 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.

Responsibilities

Plan, assess, intervene, and provide direct patient care using critical thinking and the nursing process.
Perform comprehensive patient assessments covering physical, psychosocial, nutritional, functional, safety, spiritual, cultural, and educational needs.
Administer medications and treatments safely by multiple routes and document them accordingly.
Perform nursing care, 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 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, Trinity Health's Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, and other policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as needed and assigned by the manager.