LPN/RN - Acute Care, Part-Time

Medical Associates•Dubuque, IA

About The Position

Acute Care is hiring a licensed LPN or RN to provide professional nursing care to clinic patients in accordance with license requirements and clinic standards of practice. The role works closely with physicians, mid-level providers, co-workers, and the broader health care team to coordinate and carry out patient care plans and services. Ideal candidates enjoy a fast-paced, multitasking, teamwork-oriented environment and are supported by knowledgeable staff, nurses, and providers. Part-time hours are a blend of day and evening shifts. Full-time hours support various departments throughout the clinic through the Float Pool. The schedule includes every-other-weekend work, with rotations that may be every third weekend and include Saturday and Sunday, as well as holiday rotation. Night and weekend hours qualify for a shift differential, in addition to competitive wages.

Requirements

Valid LPN or RN license.
BLS certification required biannually.
Keyboarding skills and ability to use electronic equipment.
Ability to use and operate a wide variety of diagnostic and medical equipment.
Ability to use personal protective equipment, including gloves, lab coats, gowns, goggles, and face masks or shields.
Interpersonal skills involving trust, diplomacy, courtesy, and tact; the work requires extensive personal contact and may involve sensitive matters, motivating or influencing others, and fostering relationships with outside entities.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, sustained standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, and hearing.
Vision of 20/40 or better in the best eye, with or without correction.
Ability to perform medium work: exert up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or 10 pounds constantly.

Nice To Haves

Three months to one year of similar or related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide professional nursing care for clinic patients in accordance with license requirements and clinic standards of practice.
Assist physicians, mid-level providers, and co-workers in coordinating and carrying out patient care plans and services.
Collect pertinent patient health care data and perform diagnostic testing and treatments.
Review medical records and confer with physicians or mid-level providers to ensure patient needs are met.
Collaborate with the health care team to perform nursing interventions according to the plan of care.
Communicate effectively with patients, co-workers, and others.
Promote patient wellness and provide patient education.
Document care provided, including interventions, medication, and patient education, and help maintain the integrity of the medical record.
Demonstrate flexibility in performing additional patient-care duties.
Provide input on systems to improve the quality and efficiency of patient care and workflow.
Participate in required meetings.
Maintain a safe, neat, organized office environment with necessary equipment, instruments, supplies, and educational materials.
Ensure equipment functions safely and properly, and clean and maintain equipment according to guidelines.
Facilitate reimbursement for services, including charge tickets, referrals, and insurance requirements.
Complete other assigned projects and duties.