Triage Clinic Registered Nurse (RN): Primary Care

Trinity Health•Eldridge, AL

About The Position

MercyOne Genesis Eldridge Family Medicine is hiring a part-time Triage Registered Nurse to provide patient care in an outpatient primary care clinic. The nurse delivers safe, effective, evidence-based care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation; coordinates care provided by other clinical staff; supports patient and family education; and helps ensure communication across healthcare teams. The role is accountable for clinical standards and may operate with minimal supervision. The schedule is 24 hours per week on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There are no weekends or holidays. The position requires an active Iowa RN license, with other state licensure as applicable, and BLS certification and population-specific Mandatory Reporter training within three months of hire. MercyOne describes its mission as improving community health and its clinic as a medical home focused on high-quality care for individuals and families. The organization offers competitive compensation, a full benefits package, and opportunities for growth throughout the system. MercyOne is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Active RN license in Iowa; licensure from other states may be required based 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 a Windows environment, 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.
Must demonstrate honesty, integrity, and caring, with the ability to inspire and motivate others in support of Trinity Health’s philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values.
Must be comfortable 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 physical, psychosocial, nutritional, functional, safety, spiritual, cultural, and educational patient assessments and make nursing decisions based on patient status and care needs.
Safely administer medications and treatments through multiple routes and document them.
Provide nursing care; perform lab 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, 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 honest, ethical, and professional conduct.
Perform other duties as needed and assigned by the manager.