Clinic Registered Nurse (RN): Endocrinology

Trinity Health

16h

About The Position

MercyOne is hiring a Registered Nurse for its MercyOne Genesis Endocrinology Clinic. The role provides outpatient patient care and is responsible for delivering safe, effective, evidence-based care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse coordinates care provided by other clinical staff, supports patient and family education, and facilitates communication across healthcare teams. The role is accountable for clinical standards and may operate with minimal supervision. The position is full time at 36 hours per week. The schedule is 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Friday, with no weekends or holidays. MercyOne describes its mission as improving community health and its Genesis Medical Group as providing high-quality care focused on patients and families. Colleagues are expected to reflect Trinity Health’s mission, vision, and values through honest, ethical, professional, and collaborative behavior.

Requirements

Active RN license in Iowa; licensure from other states may be required depending on location. 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 MS Office.
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of people in a shared leadership environment.
Ability to read, write, and understand English and communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and colleagues.
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.
Comfort operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.

Nice To Haves

Completion of specialty classes or proof of other certifications may be required for some roles.

Responsibilities

Plan, assess, intervene, and provide direct patient care using critical thinking and the nursing process.
Perform comprehensive patient assessments and make nursing decisions based on patient status and care needs.
Safely administer and document medications and treatments through multiple routes.
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 EMR documentation, including assessments, vitals, symptoms, treatments, medications, education, charges, lab 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, and Trinity Health policies and programs to support compliance and professional conduct.
Perform other duties as needed and assigned by the manager.