Clinic RN- Christophel Clinic (Pediatrics) .95-1.0 FTE

Waverly Health Center•Waverly, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinic RN provides evidence-based, relationship-based nursing care at Waverly Health Center Clinics under provider supervision, in accordance with the Iowa Nursing Practice Act, ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, and ANA Code of Ethics. The nurse is accountable for care delivery, exercises judgment within the legal scope of nursing practice, and provides direct and indirect care, observation, and counsel to patients and families. The role also supports the clinical development of the clinic nursing team through mentoring and consultation. The RN prepares patients for examinations and tests, assists with examinations and minor office procedures, administers and refills prescribed medications and treatments as ordered, monitors patients, and communicates changes in condition to providers and other care-team members. The position includes triaging calls, educating patients and families, maintaining accurate and confidential electronic records, and coordinating referrals, tests, orders, results, and prescriptions. The nurse contributes to quality and continuity of care, supports staff competency development, maintains equipment and supplies, and performs clinic processes such as laboratory quality checks, instrument preparation, and electronic medical record document management. Work is scheduled on the first shift, Monday through Friday, for 38–40 hours per week (0.95–1.0 FTE), with the potential for Wednesdays off.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse program.
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa.
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 listed job duties proficiently.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a clinic setting.

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential electronic patient records.
Prepare patients for examinations and tests and assist with examinations and minor office procedures as needed.
Provide direct and indirect nursing care appropriate to each patient’s age, clinical condition, and standard of care.
Administer or refill prescribed medications and treatments as ordered and in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
Maintain accurate charges for services and equipment used.
Observe and monitor patients, report changes or unexpected reactions to the responsible provider, and respond to critical or life-threatening conditions, including performing lifesaving measures when necessary.
Triage patient telephone calls, assess conditions, provide protocol-based symptomatic advice, and schedule provider appointments as appropriate.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, providers, outside agencies, hospital personnel, and nursing-services staff to support continuity of care.
Teach patients and family members, adapting and reinforcing instruction as needed.
Address patient-care problems, contact appropriate resources, exercise independent judgment, and seek assistance when appropriate.
Share clinical knowledge with clinic staff, contribute to quality monitoring and evaluation, collaborate on patient-care planning, and help develop staff clinical competencies.
Complete and maintain a professional portfolio.
Maintain patient-care equipment and supplies, operate equipment safely, arrange repair or replacement, restock supplies, and conduct monthly audits of supplies and pharmaceutical samples to remove outdated items.
Coordinate referrals and schedule tests or procedures as directed; contact insurers for prior authorization.
Document telephone encounters and follow up on laboratory and diagnostic imaging results, outstanding orders, and electronic or faxed prescriptions before the end of each day.
Perform laboratory quality checks and laboratory collection and processing procedures.
Follow Waverly Health Center and regulatory requirements; manage supply ordering and remove expired supplies.
Complete IRIS/VFC reconciliation and documentation and assist the provider with the CDSS/Alerts/Recall System.
Scan, organize, and check incoming and outgoing documents in the electronic medical record for accuracy and readability.
Use Standard Precautions and appropriate instrument safety, cleaning, disinfection, sterilization preparation, and medical asepsis.