Clinic RN, LPN, CMA- Shell Rock 1.0 FTE

Waverly Health Center • Waverly, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinic RN, LPN, or CMA provides clinic services at Waverly Health Center Clinics under provider supervision. The schedule is 1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., on first shift.

RNs and LPNs deliver evidence-based nursing care using a relationship-based care model and Planetree patient-centered programs and therapies to address patients’ physical, emotional, spiritual, environmental, cultural, and psychological needs. They provide direct and indirect care, observation, and counsel to patients and families; communicate changes in patient condition and diagnostic results to providers and relevant team members; and work within the legal scope of their nursing practice. RNs also support the orientation, training, and clinical development of clinic nursing team members as mentors and consultants.

CMAs perform clinic duties that include reception and direct and indirect patient care addressing patients’ psychosocial, physical, and general care needs. They work within the scope of CMA duties, provide evidence-based care under provider supervision, and communicate changes in patient condition and diagnostic results to providers and team members.

The role requires the ability to learn and use computer systems, including online training, timesheet, performance appraisal, and job-specific systems. The work may involve exposure to hazardous chemicals or treatment modalities and communicable diseases. Physical activities include sitting, standing, walking, lifting up to approximately 35 pounds, moderate bending, and infrequent twisting, squatting, or kneeling. Proper body mechanics, ergonomics, and applicable lifting or moving devices are required.

Requirements

• RN: Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse program and currently licensed to practice as an RN in Iowa.
• LPN: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and currently licensed to practice as an LPN in Iowa.
• CMA: Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program and currently certified or registered as a Medical Assistant.
• CMA: Strong clerical skills, including proficiency in keyboarding and operating office equipment.
• CMA: Good interpersonal skills and demonstrated organizational ability.
• Ability to learn and navigate computer systems, including online training modules, employee timesheet and performance appraisal systems, and job-specific systems.
• Ability to read, speak, and write fluent English.
• Ability to perform the duties proficiently and follow job-related instructions and duties assigned by a manager.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a clinic setting is preferred for RN and LPN applicants.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based nursing care at Waverly Health Center Clinics under provider supervision, within the applicable scope of practice.
• Use relationship-based care and Planetree patient-centered programs and therapies to address patients’ holistic needs.
• Provide direct and indirect patient care, observation, and counsel to patients and families.
• Communicate changes in patients’ clinical conditions, diagnostic study results, and symptoms to providers and healthcare team members.
• For RNs, provide orientation, training, and clinical development to clinic nursing team members as a mentor and consultant.
• For CMAs, perform clinic reception duties and direct and indirect patient care services addressing psychosocial, physical, and general care needs.
• Use proper body mechanics and ergonomics and applicable lifting or moving devices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree