LPN or RN - Neurology

Medical Associates • Dubuque, IA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Medical Associates Clinic is looking for an LPN or RN to join their Neurology team that provides a variety of care for our patients. Our Neurology team provides care for concerns involving the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles!

Requirements

• LPN or RN license required
• Three months to one year experience
• Equivalent to a two-year college degree or completion of a specialized course of study or certification at a business or trade school
• Keyboarding skills and use of electronic equipment
• Use and operate a wide variety of diagnostic and medical equipment
• Use personal protection safety equipment including gloves, lab coats, gowns, goggles, and face masks/shields
• BLS required biannually

Nice To Haves

• Hardworking
• Self-motivated
• Efficient time management skills
• Willingness to jump in
• Commitment to excellent patient care
• Positive attitude
• Effective communication
• Team player

Responsibilities

• Assist with procedures such as lumbar punctures, BOTOX injections, baclofen pumps, and vagal nerve stimulator interrogations
• Promote patient wellness and provide patient education
• Obtain vitals, review medications, enter orders, perform EKGs, administer injections, and coordinate appointments related to infusions, imaging, and labs
• Support the providers within the department
• Collect pertinent patient healthcare data, diagnostic testing, treatments, and review medical records and confer with providers to ensure patient needs are met. May include general office duties such as obtaining and updating patient demographic and insurance information, scheduling and coordinating multiple appointment and creating lab orders.
• Collaborate with health care team according to plan of care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, co-workers, and others.
• Document care provided, including but not limited to: interventions, medication, patient education, and assist with integrity of the medical record.
• Maintain an office environment that is safe, neat, organized, and supplied with necessary equipment, instruments, supplies, and educational materials. Ensure equipment is functioning safely and properly. Perform cleaning and maintenance of equipment according to guidelines
• Demonstrate flexibility in performing other additional duties of patient care. Provide input for devising systems to improve quality and efficiency of patient care and workflow. Participate in required meetings.
• Complete all other assigned projects and duties.

Benefits

• Single or Family Health Insurance with discounted premium rates for wellness program participation.
• 401k with immediate matching (50% on the dollar up to 7% of pay + additional annual Profit Sharing
• Flexible Paid Time Off Program (24 days off/year)
• Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Life insurance, Long Term Disability Coverage, Short Term Disability Coverage, Dental Insurance, etc.

What This Job Offers

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