CMA/LPN/RN - Internal Medicine - West Des Moines (Full-Time)

The Iowa Clinic, P.C • West Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

A day in the life of an RN/CMA/LPN at The Iowa Clinic Internal Medicine at our West Lakes Campus includes arriving at work in the morning with no night shifts. The clinic operates Monday through Friday during standard clinic hours. The role involves providing professional nursing services for patients of assigned physician(s), adhering to established nursing practice standards and medical office hospital procedures. Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive assessments of patients' care needs, obtaining prior authorizations, rooming patients, taking vitals, and performing phlebotomy as needed. The position also requires assisting providers with patient triage, identifying nursing diagnoses or problem lists, and formulating an initial plan of care based on assessment data. The job emphasizes spending quality time with patients to listen and understand their needs, participating in department potlucks or team-building activities over lunch, and engaging with the clinic's intranet for volunteer opportunities. The day concludes with returning patient calls to ensure all patients feel valued and cared for, leaving in the evening after a fulfilling day of work.

Requirements

• A desire to find a meaningful, fulfilling career
• Knowledge of nursing techniques, procedures, medical diagnoses, and treatments including phlebotomy
• Exceptional patient skills
• Ability to prepare and maintain records
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
• A positive and team-oriented attitude
• Ability to assist providers in a professional manner
• Iowa RN license, CMA (AAMA), or LPN License required.

Nice To Haves

• You love exceeding people's expectations
• You enjoy having fun where you work
• Finding meaningful connections is what you live for

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing services for patients of an assigned physician(s), following established nursing practice standards and medical office hospital procedures
• Conducts comprehensive assessments of patient's care needs
• Obtains prior authorizations, rooms patients, takes vitals, and performs phlebotomy as needed
• Assists provider(s) with patient triage, identifies nursing diagnoses or problem lists, and formulates an initial plan of care based on assessment data
• Spends time with patients to listen to them and get to know them
• Participates in department potlucks or team-building activities over lunch
• Returns patient calls and ensures all patients feel valued and cared for

Benefits

• One of the best 401(k) programs in central Iowa, including employer match and profit sharing
• Employee incentives to share in the Clinic's success
• Generous PTO accruals and paid holidays
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Quarterly volunteer opportunities through a variety of local nonprofits
• Training and development programs
• Opportunities to have fun with colleagues, including TIC night at the Iowa Cubs, employee appreciation tailgate party, Adventureland day, State Fair tickets, annual holiday party, drive-in movie night
• Monthly departmental celebrations, jeans days, and clinic-wide competitions
• Employee rewards and recognition program
• Health and wellness program with up to $350/year in incentives
• Employee feedback surveys
• All employee meetings, team huddles, and transparent communication

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees