Clinic RN

** Up to $5,000 Sign-on Bonus **

** Up to $8,000 Educational Assistance **

As a Clinic Registered Nurse (RN), you will be a central figure in our patient care team, delivering exceptional, compassionate care that truly makes a difference in our patients' lives.

Every day you will collaborate on comprehensive screenings, conduct critical risk assessments, provide vital preventative health education, and expertly coordinate care for diverse patient populations, leveraging technology to streamline processes. You'll ensure patients feel informed and at ease, patiently guiding them through instructions and addressing their concerns.

To be successful in this role, you will combine robust clinical knowledge and technological proficiency with genuine compassion, strong communication skills, and an adaptable approach to learning and patient-centered care.

• PATIENT TREATMENT
  
  ◦ Provides quality care to patients and their families as instructed by a physician.
  ◦ Provides and documents patient/family educational teachings as instructed by a physician, including patient/family understanding.
  ◦ Accurately and thoroughly documents physician orders regarding patient phone, following clinic policies and procedures.
  ◦ Provides appropriate care to patients in emergency situations as directed by a physician.
  ◦ Performs routine clinic procedures as directed by a physician.
  ◦ Administers medication accurately as directed by a physician.

• PATIENT ASSESSMENT
  ◦ Assist physician with patient exams and multiple clinic procedures, implements treatments and evaluations patient outcomes.
  ◦ Accurately measures patient vital signs according to clinic policy and documents in patient chart for each office visit.
  ◦ Maintains all medical equipment is in working condition.
  ◦ Orders medical supplies appropriately maintaining wise use of the resources and cost containment.
  ◦ Ensures that patient’s treatment procedures, medications and therapies are ordered, verified and have received patients consent. Evaluates and records outcomes as appropriate.
  ◦ Assists in all areas of the clinic
  ◦ Assists patients with referral procedures, obtaining help with medications and other needed services.

• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
  ◦ Has knowledge and adheres to all hospital and clinic policies that relate to individual’s job requirements.
  ◦ Follows dress code of hospital and clinic.
  ◦ Has good attendance record, is reliable in reporting to work.
  ◦ Is punctual in reports to work on time
  ◦ Completes CPR training prior to annual evaluation.
  ◦ Adheres to all regulatory requirements for clinics. (OSHA, Infection Control, Fire and Safety)
  ◦ Properly handles and disposes of needles/sharps and/or contaminated waste.
  ◦ Follows exposure policy and treatment protocols according to Exposure Control Plan.
  ◦ Practices proper safety precautions to avoid employee injury as evidenced by proper body mechanics, etc. (lifting patients).

• INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
  ◦ Participates in monthly staff meetings. Reads and signs minutes of unattended meetings. Offers positive and constructive remarks during the meeting.
  ◦ Communicates with patient and their insurance company, to obtain referral and authorization information.
  ◦ Obtains referrals using appropriate provider list and provides referral information to both the patient and the referral specialist.
  ◦ Provides and documents patient/family educational teaching as instructed by a physician, including patient/family understanding.
  ◦ Accurately and completely documents physician orders regarding patient phone calls.
  ◦ Complete and concise documentation of patient emergency situation is recorded in patient’s chart.
  ◦ Follows clinic guidelines regarding chart documentation.

• COMMUNICATION / EDUCATION
  ◦ Uses tact, courtesy, sound judgment and a professional attitude when relating to patients, families, and co-workers.
  ◦ Maintains patient confidentiality
  ◦ Demonstrates willingness to be flexible.
  ◦ Researches patient problems and effectively provides solutions.
  ◦ Serves as preceptor, providing an opportunity for new employees to learn the clinical procedures and clerical responsibilities necessary to perform their job responsibilities.

• STEWARDSHIP
  ◦ Is honest in using hospital and clinic resources.
  ◦ Uses time wisely in completing job assignments

Required

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, upon hire
• Registered Nurse: IA, upon hire
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

For more than 50 years, the mission of CHI Health Missouri Valley has been to nurture and enhance the quality of life for residents of Harrison County in Iowa. As a community hospital, its ongoing commitment is to keep residents in good health. Through the years, CHI Health Missouri Valley has strived to improve the health status of southwest Iowa residents – children, teens, adults, senior citizens, friends and neighbors. CHI Health Missouri Valley is proud to offer health care services – close to home – within this community.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.