Urgent Care Nurse-RN or LPN

Peoples Community Health Clinic, Inc•Waterloo, IA

1d•$20 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

The Urgent Care Nurse (RN or LPN) works in the Urgent Care Department at Peoples Community Health Clinic, providing primary and normative care, patient education, health care maintenance, and counseling. The position works with providers and administers nursing care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Depending on the selected candidate’s scope of practice, the role may be filled by an RN, LPN, or Certified Medical Assistant. The position also assists with health education programs and materials, supports and supervises Patient Clinical Representatives on nursing matters beyond their scope of practice, and performs related duties in accordance with the clinic’s mission. It involves using treatment-class protected health information and accessing patient records and the medical information system. The role serves patients from pediatric through geriatric populations. This is a full-time position requiring at least 40 hours per week. Typical hours fall Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., with rotating Saturday coverage. Some flexibility is allowed, and occasional schedule adjustments, long days, early mornings, or late evenings may be needed to meet client scheduling demands. Occasional driving may be expected.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program or Medical Assistant certification.
Current Iowa LPN or RN license, or CMA.
Current BLS or CPR/First Aid certification.
Mandatory reporter training certificate for child and dependent adult abuse.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Self-motivated and maintains strong clinical knowledge.
Ability to work with diverse groups and with a large degree of independence.
Ability to respond calmly in stressful situations.
Communication skills, including listening, speaking, writing, and reading comprehension.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and Windows; must be comfortable regularly using an EHR system.
Attention to detail and mathematical reasoning.
Maintains strict confidentiality.
Planning and organizing skills, adaptability, and flexibility.

Nice To Haves

Relevant nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide primary and normative care for patients.
Provide patient education and counseling.
Assist other care team members in coordinating patient care.
Coordinate referrals by initiating prior authorizations when required.
Support a service-oriented atmosphere consistent with the clinic’s mission and philosophy.
Work to improve work processes and clinical outcomes, including health disparity and quality improvement collaboratives.
Follow policies and procedures.
Develop and maintain personal competence.
Maintain a safe working environment and practice safe working habits.
Assist in controlling clinic resources.
Assist with planning, developing, and implementing health education programs and materials.
Provide assistance to and supervision of Patient Clinical Representatives on nursing matters beyond their scope of practice.