Clinical Nurse (RN/LPN/CMA) - Float Position - Storm Lake/Sac City/Lake View

UnityPoint Health • Storm Lake, IA

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About The Position

UnityPoint Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or Registered Nurse (RN) for a float position covering Storm Lake, Sac City, and Lake View. This is a full-time role (FTE: 1.0) requiring 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. New hires are eligible for a $5000 sign-on bonus. UnityPoint Health is recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare, emphasizing the importance of team members and offering a competitive Total Rewards program that includes various benefits tailored to different life stages.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of medical assisting or nursing and maintain current Iowa license as a Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA), Licensed Practical Nurse, or Registered Nurse.
• Mandatory Reporter certification or obtained within 90 days of employment.
• CPR certification or obtained within 90 days of employment.
• Meets educational/competency requirements per policy.
• Previous clinical experience in a medical office preferred.
• Computer data entry experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to understand and apply guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Able to write, read, comprehend, and speak fluent English.
• Strong computer skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous clinical experience in a medical office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist provider and other clinical staff with obtaining basic vital information and preparing patients for examination, treatment, and minor surgical procedures.
• Demonstrate competence in the clinical skills necessary to carry out assigned job duties.
• Responsible for tracking system for follow-up appointments related to office visits, laboratory tests, and procedures to regularly monitor patients' disease status.
• Schedule referrals for patients with specialists or outpatient services as requested by the provider.
• Complete appropriate forms or requisitions needed for referrals or lab testing, including appropriate CPT/ICD-10 coding.
• Answer questions and provide teaching to patients and family members.
• Provide appropriate and timely documentation in the patient’s electronic health record using standardized workflows and processes.
• Provide information to appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e., health department).
• Thoroughly understand testing (lab and procedures) values and their relationship to patient status, with accountability to take next steps as appropriate to scope and licensure.
• Stay informed about clinic/department and organizational updates by attending meetings, reading emails, and checking the organization’s intranet site.
• Meet the department work schedule.
• Maintain compliance with CLIA, OSHA, Safety and Risk Management guidelines.
• Maintain compliance with Personnel policies and procedures.
• Monitor environmental conditions to secure protected health information.
• Behave in a manner consistent with all Compliance and HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance at work.
• Demonstrate initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.
• Balance team and individual responsibilities; be open and objective to others' views; give and welcome feedback; contribute to positive team goals; and prioritize the success of the team above personal interests.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Clinic Administrator to facilitate the smooth and effective operations of the office.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• 401K matching
• Employee recognition program
• Dental and health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Pet insurance
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance

What This Job Offers

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