Triage Clinic Registered Nurse (RN): Orthopedic Care

Trinity Health • Crow Valley, KY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

MercyOne Genesis Bettendorf Orthopedics Care is hiring a Triage Registered Nurse for its orthopedic clinic. 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 ensures communication across healthcare teams. The RN is accountable for clinical standards and may work with minimal supervision.

The position is full time, 40 hours per week, with a schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It is a day-shift role with no weekends or holidays. A sign-on bonus is offered: $5,000 for one year of orthopedic experience or $10,000 for two or more years of orthopedic experience. The bonus has a two-year commitment/retention period and is paid 25% at hire, 25% at one year, and 50% at two years.

MercyOne describes its mission as improving the health of its communities and providing high-quality care focused on patients and families. The orthopedic care team provides education, treatment, and recovery support for patients with joint pain, using advanced technology and minimally invasive procedures when possible. MercyOne offers competitive compensation, a full benefits package, and opportunities for growth throughout the health system.

Requirements

• Active RN license in Iowa; licenses from other states may be required depending 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 required within three months of hire.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills, including a Windows environment, web-based navigation, email, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups 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

• Demonstrate Trinity Health’s Mission, Vision, and Values in workplace behavior, practices, and decisions.
• Plan, assess, intervene, and provide direct patient care using critical thinking and the nursing process.
• Perform comprehensive physical, psychosocial, nutritional, functional, safety, spiritual, cultural, and educational assessments, and make nursing decisions based on patient status and care needs.
• Safely administer medications and treatments by multiple routes and document their administration.
• Provide nursing care; perform laboratory and diagnostic tests, specimen collection, phlebotomy, and limited radiology procedures in accordance with policies and universal precautions.
• Assist providers with patient care, phone, mail, and fax 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, vital signs, 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, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, and other policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as needed and assigned by the manager.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Full benefits package
• Opportunities for growth throughout the health system
• Sign-on bonus of $5,000 for one year of orthopedic experience or $10,000 for two or more years of orthopedic experience, subject to a two-year commitment and scheduled payouts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed