Clinic RN, LPN, CMA- Janesville Clinic 1.0 FTE

Waverly Health Center • Waverly, IA

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinic RN, LPN, or CMA provides patient care and clinic support at Waverly Health Center Clinics in Janesville, under a provider’s supervision. The role uses a relationship-based care delivery model and Planetree patient-centered programs and therapies to address patients’ holistic needs, including physical, emotional, spiritual, environmental, cultural, and psychological needs. Nurses provide evidence-based care within their respective scopes of practice and understand the legal implications of that practice. The CMA performs clinic duties including reception and direct and indirect patient care services, within the scope of CMA duties.

The RN and LPN use judgment and skill to provide direct and indirect patient care, observation, and counsel to patients and families. They communicate changes in a patient’s clinical condition, including diagnostic study results and symptoms, to providers and other relevant team members. The RN also supports orientation, training, and clinical development by mentoring and consulting with other clinic nursing team members.

The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, on the first shift. CMA physical demands include sitting and standing for approximately 25% of the shift each, walking for approximately 50%, lifting up to 35 pounds, moderate bending, and infrequent twisting, squatting, or kneeling. The work environment may involve hazardous chemicals or treatment modalities and exposure to communicable disease or work-related illness associated with patient care. Additional job-related duties may be assigned by the manager.

Requirements

• RN: Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program and currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa.
• LPN: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and currently licensed to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse 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.
• Ability to learn and navigate computer systems, including online training modules, the employee timesheet, performance appraisal system, and job-specific systems.
• Ability to read, speak, and write fluent English.
• CMA: Good interpersonal skills and demonstrated organizational ability.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based nursing care at Waverly Health Center Clinics under a provider’s supervision, consistent with the applicable nursing practice act, professional standards, and scope of practice.
• Use a relationship-based care delivery model and Planetree patient-centered programs or therapies to address patients’ holistic needs.
• Use judgment and skill to provide direct and indirect patient care, observation, and counsel to patients and families.
• Communicate changes in patients’ clinical condition, including diagnostic study results and symptoms, to providers and relevant team members.
• For the RN role, support orientation, training, and clinical development by mentoring and consulting with clinic nursing team members.
• For the CMA role, perform clinic duties including reception and direct and indirect patient care services.
• Perform other job-related duties as requested by the manager.

What This Job Offers

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