REGISTERED NURSE
About The Position
Be a part of an organization that is dedicated to health equity for all. As a Federally Qualified Health Center, our mission at Eastern Iowa Health Center (EIHC) is to provide exceptional and accessible health care services throughout our community. We are a collaborative team dedicated to the wellness and the excellence of care regardless of the patient’s ability to pay. EIHC believes in non-judgmental and equal care for all members of our diverse community. Our staff values compassion as a guiding force. EIHC promotes health equity for all and believes health care is a right, not a privilege. You will thrive in a collaborative environment where you take ethical action and ownership to solve problems and lead positive outcomes. Do you want to be part of a larger purpose of an evolving, high-performance culture that empowers you to make a difference? EIHC is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse dedicated to serving the needs of our community. SCHEDULE Monday through Friday
Requirements
- An associate’s degree or a certificate from a qualified RN program required.
- Currently licensed to practice in the state of Iowa.
- Current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers Certification (BLS) required.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a medical clinic preferred.
- EMR experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Oversee clinical care of other personnel including the Licensed Practical Nurse, Certified Medical Assistant and Clinical assistant.
- Provides individualized education to patients and families appropriate for age, diagnosis, and level of understanding.
- Provide general nursing care and leadership, working collaboratively with providers and multidisciplinary team members.
- Assists providers with patient office visits, including putting patients in rooms, interviewing patients, recording vital signs and entering information in patient’s electronic medical record.
- Responsible for maintaining exam rooms organized, clean, and stocked with required supplies and equipment for each visit.
- Performs select clinical tests including, but not limited to; blood glucose, rapid HIV testing, influenza, and strep cultures. Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Correctly labels all specimens.
- Observes, assesses, records, and reports changes in patients’ condition.
- Administers medications and vaccines according to orders from a provider following the six (6) rights of medication administration.
- May initiate intravenous access and administer medications intravenously as ordered by a provider.
- Assists providers with procedures by providing pre- and post-procedural care, participating in the Time Out, and intra-procedural support.
- Follows standard precautions with all patients for proper infection control; correctly follows medical and surgical aseptic technique when indicated.
- Screen patient calls and make follow up calls as requested by the provider.
Benefits
- 4 Weeks of Paid Time Off
- 8 Paid Holidays
- 2 Cultural Floating Holidays
- Health Insurance - Plan options start at $1.00 per pay period
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts - Medical and Dependent Care
- Health Savings Account
- 100% employer paid Basic Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
- Volunteer Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(K) (4% Employer Match and 100% vested from Day 1)
- Employee Clothing Allowance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Gym Membership Discount to the Midwest Athletic Club
- Parental Leave
- National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment (Select Positions)
- FTCA Malpractice Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
