Clinic Registered Nurse (RN): Primary Care

Trinity Health

8d•Onsite

About The Position

MercyOne Genesis Medical Group is hiring a Registered Nurse for its Family Medical Center. The RN provides safe, effective, evidence-based patient care in an outpatient setting through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role coordinates care provided by other clinical staff, supports patient and family education, and communicates across healthcare teams. The RN is accountable for clinical standards and may work with minimal supervision. The position is scheduled for 32 hours per week, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., on the day shift, with no weekends or holidays. The RN is expected to demonstrate Trinity Health’s Mission, Vision, and Values, work collaboratively in a shared-leadership environment, and follow applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.

Requirements

Active Registered Nurse license in Iowa; licensure from other states may be required based on location. A compact state license is acceptable where applicable.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within three months of hire.
Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to the population served within three months of hire.
Proficiency in basic computer skills, including Windows, web-based navigation, email, and Microsoft Office.
Ability to work with diverse groups in a collaborative, shared-leadership environment.
Ability to read, write, and understand English and communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and colleagues while performing job duties.
Personal presence characterized by honesty, integrity, and caring, with the ability to inspire and motivate others in support of Trinity Health’s philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values.

Nice To Haves

Completion of specialty classes or proof of other certifications, as required for some roles.

Responsibilities

Plan, assess, intervene, and provide direct patient care using critical thinking and the nursing process.
Perform comprehensive assessments covering physical, psychosocial, nutritional, functional, safety, spiritual, cultural, and educational needs, and make nursing decisions based on patient status and care needs.
Safely administer medications and treatments through multiple routes and document administration.
Perform nursing care, laboratory and diagnostic tests, specimen collection, phlebotomy, and limited radiology procedures in accordance with policies and universal precautions.
Assist providers with patient care, communications, scheduling, consents, admissions, referrals, and outpatient procedures.
Communicate and collaborate with physicians, staff, patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members about care plans and patient needs.
Educate patients, families, and clinical staff about treatments, medications, test preparation, discharge, and health maintenance; document education and evaluate understanding.
Participate in staff meetings, committees, quality improvement, risk management, and performance improvement projects.
Maintain accurate and complete electronic medical record documentation, including assessments, vital signs, symptoms, treatments, medications, education, charges, laboratory results, histories, and consults.
Maintain and monitor supplies, equipment, medication stock, and office machines; follow maintenance and quality-control protocols and report malfunctions.
Recognize and respond appropriately to urgent or emergency patient needs and initiate emergency procedures.
Maintain working knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, and other policies and procedures; demonstrate honest, ethical, and professional behavior.
Perform other duties as needed and assigned by the manager.