Clinic RN

UnityPoint Health•Hiawatha, IA

46d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinic RN provides direct nursing care and clinical support within the PACE primary care clinic. This role ensures safe, timely, and person-centered care for frail older adults enrolled in the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly. The Clinic RN supports providers, performs clinical procedures, coordinates participant care, and communicates effectively with the interdisciplinary team (IDT). Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program . Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family . With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nurses.
Current license to practice nursing in the State of Iowa for Registered Nurse.
High school diploma required if work is performed in a complex CLIA lab.
BLS
Maintain current Mandatory Reporter status

Responsibilities

Direct Patient Care Provide ambulatory nursing care for PACE participants during clinic visits.
Perform skilled nursing tasks such as wound care, injections, catheter care, EKGs, vitals, and medication administration.
Assist with urgent triage and respond to participant concerns during clinic hours.
Care Coordination & Communication Support primary care providers with assessments, procedures, and participant follow-up.
Coordinate referrals to specialists, diagnostic testing, and therapies.
Communicate abnormal results or significant changes in participant condition to providers and the IDT.
Clinic Workflow Management Ensure safe clinic flow by rooming participants, preparing equipment, and maintaining infection control standards.
Assist with medication reconciliation, chronic disease monitoring, and care plan updates.
Maintain clinic inventory, ensure proper storage of medications, and monitor supplies and equipment.
Documentation Document all nursing interventions, assessments, and communications in the electronic health record accurately and in a timely manner.
Help track and monitor immunizations, preventive screenings, and chronic care management metrics.
Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration Work closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, dietitians, and home care staff.
Participate in daily team huddles and collaborate on participant care plans