RN Clinic
UnityPoint Health
Summary
Grundy Center Family Practice is seeking a dedicated Clinic Nurse to join our team and contribute to the delivery of exceptional primary health care services.
Job description
Overview
Grundy Center Family Practice is seeking a dedicated Clinic Nurse to join our team and contribute to the delivery of exceptional primary health care services.
In this role, you will assist in managing patient care, applying your nursing expertise across a variety of tasks. From administering medications and performing nursing procedures to providing patient education and coordinating care, you will play a vital role in our clinic's operations.
Responsibilities
- Support providers and clinical staff with patient examinations, treatments and minor procedures.
- Deliver nursing care within licensure and clinic guidelines, including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation.
- Perform clinical skills such as vital signs, medications and immunizations, EKGs, specimen collection, IV starts and catheterization.
- Educate patients and families on health conditions, medications and wellness.
- Conduct telephone triage, provide home-care guidance and follow up on patient needs.
- Coordinate referrals, authorizations and follow-up testing, appointments and procedures.
- Maintain accurate, timely electronic health record documentation and facilitate communication across the care team.
- Promote patient and workplace safety while supporting quality improvement, regulatory compliance and clinic initiatives.
- Maintain required clinical logs, inventories and safety checks to support efficient clinic operations.
Qualifications
Education: Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nurses.
License(s)/Certification(s): Current license to practice nursing in the State of Iowa for Registered Nurse. Mandatory Reporter certification upon hire. CPR certification upon hire.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work as a team member. Ability to understand and apply guidelines, policies and procedures. Strong computer skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Previous clinical experience in a medical office preferred.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nurses
- Current license to practice nursing in the State of Iowa for Registered Nurse
- Mandatory Reporter certification upon hire
- CPR certification upon hire
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as a team member
- Ability to understand and apply guidelines, policies and procedures
- Strong computer skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Previous clinical experience in a medical office preferred
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- 401(k) Matching
- Employee recognition program
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid holidays
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Pet insurance
- Daily Pay
- Tuition reimbursement
- Adoption assistance
- Sign on bonus
Company overview
UnityPoint Health is a leading integrated non-profit health system serving communities across Iowa, western Illinois, and southern Wisconsin. As the nation's 13th largest nonprofit health system and fourth largest nondenominational health system in America, UnityPoint Health operates a comprehensive network of 18 regional hospitals, 17 community network hospitals, and over 400 clinics and healthcare facilities. The organization provides a full spectrum of healthcare services including primary care, specialty care, emergency services, surgical procedures, maternity care, cancer treatment, heart care, and home health services. Each year, UnityPoint Health serves nearly 8 million patient visits, performs approximately 100,000 surgeries, and delivers more than 20,000 babies. With more than 29,000 team members, the health system is recognized for its coordinated care approach, shared electronic medical record system, and commitment to making healthcare easier and more personal for patients. UnityPoint Health has been consistently recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for four consecutive years, reflecting its strong organizational culture and commitment to team member development.