Urgent Care Nurse-RN or LPN

Peoples Community Health Clinic•Waterloo, IA

6d•$24 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

Provides primary care nursing, patient education, health care maintenance, patient counseling, and normative care services to patients at Peoples Community Health Clinic. Works with providers and administers nursing care utilizing the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation). Assists with the planning, development and implementation of health education programs and materials, and provides assistance to and supervision of the Patient Clinical Representatives in areas of nursing beyond their scope of practice. Performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the mission of Peoples Community Health Clinic. This RN or LPN position will be working in our Urgent Care Department assisting with patients. Some of these essential functions could change depending on scope of practice for selected candidate.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Relevant nursing experience.
Current Iowa LPN or RN license
Current BLS or CPR/First Aid certification
Mandatory reporter training for child and dependent adult abuse certificate
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Self-motivated
Maintains strong clinical knowledge
Ability to work with diverse groups of people
Ability to work with a large degree of independence
Ability to respond calmly in stressful situations
Communication – listening, speaking, writing, and reading comprehension
Working knowledge of MS Office Products (ex. Excel, Word, Access, Power Point) and Windows Platform.
Must be comfortable moving within an EHR computer system regularly
Attention to detail
Mathematical reasoning
Maintains strict confidence
Planning and organizing
Adaptability and flexibility

Responsibilities

Provides primary and normative care for patients.
Provides patient education and counseling.
Assists other care team members in coordinating patient care.
Coordinates the referral process by initiating prior authorizations when required.
Supports a service-oriented atmosphere in accordance with Peoples Community Health Clinic Mission and Philosophy.
Works to improve work processes and clinical outcomes including health disparity and quality improvement collaboratives.
Follows policies and procedures.
Develops and maintains own competence.
Maintains a safe working environment and practices safe working habits.
Assists in control of Peoples Community Health Clinic resources.