Clinic Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must be currently licensed as an RN in the state of Iowa.
• One year of related experience in the medical field.
• Travel, including transporting clients, is required.
• For YSS insurance purposes, must be at least 21 years of age, have a valid state-issued driver's license, maintain a clean driving record, and have adequate insurance coverage per YSS policy.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and work experience with mental health, substance use treatment, and/or child welfare.
• Experience in a clinical setting providing direct support to patients, their families, and residential staff from diagnosis through treatment.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with customers and team members.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively with people regardless of backgrounds, identities, and status.
• Demonstrated passion for helping others and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adjusting to changing customer needs.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask effectively.
• A commitment to equity, inclusion, and positive social impact.
• Humility, respect, and cultural awareness.
• Speaking a second language, especially one spoken in the communities served.
• Lived experience with recovery from addiction, mental health challenges, trauma, or housing instability, and interest in using that experience to support youth and families.

Responsibilities

• Assess client health needs and develop individualized care plans.
• Provide nursing care, therapeutic interventions, medication administration, and injections, including vaccinations.
• Oversee medication distribution, monitoring, documentation, and coordination with prescribing professionals.
• Monitor psychotropic medication effectiveness and side effects, and the health and well-being of high-risk clients.
• Develop symptom response and crisis plans.
• Educate clients on medication management, illness prevention, and chronic health conditions.
• Coordinate healthcare services, appointments, referrals, and prescription refills.
• Maintain medication storage and refrigeration in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Collaborate with clients, families, healthcare providers, and YSS staff to coordinate physical and behavioral healthcare.
• Complete clinical documentation and support quality assurance and utilization reviews.
• Participate in team meetings, training, supervision, and telehealth services as needed.
• Participate in the medical on-call rotation, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Supportive leadership team and mission-driven culture.
• Flexibility and autonomy in a collaborative environment.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Voluntary dental and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
• Supplemental accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
• Flu shots and mental health support resources.
• Paid membership to the Athletic Club of Ames.
• Four weeks of paid time off.
• Paid holidays, including a birthday holiday.
• Volunteer time off.
• Competitive salary.
• Supplemental compensation award.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan.
• Professional liability insurance coverage.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer.