Registered Nurse (RN) | 40 hours per week | Internal Medicine Pre-Surgery Clinic

Great River Health • West Burlington, IA

114d • $29

About The Position

Delivers direct and indirect care to patients in an office setting utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation in coordination with other health team members. Effectively interacts with the patient, significant others, and other health team members while maintaining high standards of professionalism. Provides high quality care to a variety of patient populations. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide high quality care and adherence to department policies and procedures/guidelines.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree (AA) Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
• 1-3 years Health care experience Preferred
• Child Abuse Iowa Mandatory Reporter - Iowa Department of Human Services within 180 Days Required
• Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter - Iowa Department of Human Services within 180 Days Required
• Basic Cardiac Life Support & First Aid - American Heart Association within 60 Days Required
• Registered Nurse Iowa Board of Nursing (IBON) (United States of America) Upon Hire Required

Nice To Haves

• Communication - The ability to listen, understand, and communicate written and verbal information with others.
• Attitude and Confidence - Demonstrating optimism, Independence, and assertiveness.
• Accountability: Ensures that the work force has the necessary skills to accomplish the work required to achieve the objectives of the department.
• Teamwork - Active Participation and seeking ways to help others.
• Networking - Collaborates closely with the providers, leadership, coworkers, and other departments in the ambulatory network to improve quality, patient safety and increase efficiency.
• Critical Thinking and Creative Problem Solving - Proactively anticipates, identifies, and solves a wide range of problems, at times using root cause analysis.
• Professionalism - Demonstration of good judgement and high standards of ethical conduct.
• Empathy - Treat patients, their families and colleagues with courtesy and respect taking into consideration the feelings and emotions of others.
• Conflict Resolution - works collaboratively to reach a satisfactory resolution to disputes.
• Adaptability - Maintain flexibility and quick response to changing ideas, responsibilities, expectations, trends, strategies, and other processes.
• Initiative and Strong Work Ethic - Demonstrates strong ability to prioritize work, excellent organizational skills and initiative to improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and evaluate all aspects of patient care to ensure optimal health outcomes through multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
• Instruct and educate patients and caregivers on a variety of topics including but not limited to disease management, medication use, and lifestyle modifications.
• Collaborate with care team members to efficiently manage tasks such as referrals, prior authorization, phone calls, results notification, and medication refills.
• Prepare patients for, and assist with, examinations and treatments.
• Monitor, assess, and report symptoms and changes in patient conditions.
• Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
• Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patient's responses, conditions, and socioeconomic factors.
• Prepare and administer medications appropriately as ordered by the provider utilizing the 5 rights of medication administration.
• Collect and perform specified laboratory testing.
• Adherence to infection control programs, advising and consulting with necessary personnel regarding precautions and PPE.
• Provide guidance and supervision to less skilled nursing or other health care personnel.
• Clean patient rooms, equipment and supplies between each use.
• Ensure that adequate supply inventory is maintained for quality care.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay
• Matching retirement programs
• Health, Dental and Vision plans
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee discounts including car rental, cell-phone plans
• Employer-paid, Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Discounted cafeteria meals
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Service Recognition program
• Voluntary plans including: Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees