Clinic RN

UnityPoint Health Information

Clinic RN

PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly)

Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM

Full Time + Benefits

Under the direction of a health care provider, Clinical Nurse RN, is responsible for the delivery of patient care that promotes the safety and well-being of our patients.

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

* Assist provider and other clinical staff with obtaining basic vital information preparing patient for examination, treatment and minor surgical procedures.

* Demonstrates competence in the clinical skills necessary to carry out assigned job duties.

* May be required to draw and collect blood and other samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.

* Apply Nursing Process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation within licensure guidelines).

* Telephone triage by providing and documenting advice for home care of illness/conditions; conducting follow-up phone calls regarding patient's health and progress as necessary.

* Administer vaccines and ordered medications by oral, IM, SQ or ID routes.

* Place urinary catheters and IV per protocol and license.

* Coordinate and schedule participant assessments with PACE providers & prepare daily visit schedule for providers and/or ancillary services.

* Schedule referrals for patients with specialist or outpatient as requested by the provider. Complete appropriate forms or requisitions needed for referrals or lab testing, including appropriate CPT/ICD-9 coding.

* Understand inpatient and outpatient specialty procedures. Responsible for compliance with precertification requirements.

* Responsible for tracking system for follow-up appointments related to office visits, laboratory tests and procedures to regularly follow patients monitoring disease status.

* Provide appropriate and timely documentation in the patient's electronic health record using standardized workflows and processes.

* Supervision of delegated duties to LPN and CMA on approved clinical protocols.

* Participates in the nurse on-call rotation.

Development and Patient Education

* Be aware of what is happening in clinic/department and the organization by attending clinic/department meetings, reading emails and regularly checking information on the organization's intranet site.

* Maintain compliance with CLIA, OSHA, Safety and Risk Management guidelines.

* Maintain compliance and behave in a manner consistent with all policies and procedures, including but not limited to Compliance, HIPAA and personnel workplace rules.

* Behave in a manner consistent with all Compliance and HIPAA policies and procedures.

* Maintain regular and consistent attendance at work.

* Demonstrate initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.

* Provide education to patients and families using the Teach-back method per protocols and guidelines.

* Balance team and individual responsibilities; be open and objective to other's views; give and welcome feedback; contribute to positive team goals; and put the success of the team above own interests.

* Perform other duties as requested by Clinic Administrator to facilitate the smooth and effective operations of the office.

Education

* Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nurses.

* Current license to practice nursing in the State of Iowa/Illinois for Registered Nurse.

* High school diploma required if work is performed in a complex CLIA lab.

Experience

* No previous clinical experience required beyond education requirements

License(s)/Certification(s)

* BLS

* Maintain current Mandatory Reporter status

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

* Strong interpersonal skills.

* Ability to work as a team member.

* Ability to understand and apply guidelines, policies and procedures.

* Previous clinical experience in a medical office preferred.

* Strong computer skills.

* Strong verbal and written communication skills.