Clinic RN

CHI Health Missouri Valley•Dunlap, IA

7d•$28 - $42

About The Position

The Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) is a central member of the patient care team, providing compassionate, patient-centered care. The RN collaborates on screenings, conducts risk assessments, provides preventive health education, and coordinates care for diverse patient populations while using technology to support clinic processes. The role guides patients through instructions, addresses concerns, and combines clinical knowledge, technological proficiency, communication skills, adaptability, and compassion. The RN provides care and education to patients and families as instructed by a physician; assists with examinations and procedures; implements treatments and evaluates outcomes; measures and documents vital signs; administers medications; and provides appropriate care in emergencies. The role also supports referrals and access to medications and other services, maintains medical equipment and supplies, follows clinic and hospital policies and regulatory requirements, documents patient care, communicates with patients and insurers, maintains confidentiality, and may precept new employees.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, upon hire.
Registered Nurse license in Iowa, upon hire.
Basic Life Support (CPR), upon hire.

Responsibilities

Provide quality care to patients and families as instructed by a physician.
Provide and document patient and family education, including their understanding.
Document physician orders regarding patient phone calls according to clinic policies and procedures.
Provide appropriate care in emergency situations as directed by a physician and document emergencies in the patient chart.
Perform routine clinic procedures as directed by a physician.
Administer medications accurately as directed by a physician.
Assist physicians with patient examinations and clinic procedures; implement treatments and evaluate patient outcomes.
Measure and document patient vital signs according to clinic policy for each office visit.
Maintain medical equipment in working condition and order supplies appropriately, considering resource use and cost containment.
Ensure treatment procedures, medications, and therapies are ordered and verified and that patient consent has been obtained; evaluate and record outcomes as appropriate.
Assist in all areas of the clinic and help patients with referrals, medication assistance, and other needed services.
Follow hospital and clinic policies, dress code, regulatory requirements, and safety, infection-control, and exposure-control procedures; properly handle and dispose of sharps and contaminated waste.
Complete CPR training before the annual evaluation.
Participate in monthly staff meetings and review minutes when absent.
Communicate with patients and insurance companies to obtain referral and authorization information; obtain referrals using appropriate provider lists and share referral information with patients and referral specialists.
Follow clinic guidelines for chart documentation.
Use tact, courtesy, sound judgment, and a professional attitude when interacting with patients, families, and coworkers.
Maintain patient confidentiality, demonstrate flexibility, research patient problems, and provide solutions.
Serve as a preceptor to help new employees learn clinical procedures and clerical responsibilities.