What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN/RN - Rheumatology - Passionate about pain relief? Let's make it a JOINT effort! position at Medical Associates?
Are you looking for a positive work environment that allows for a healthy work/life balance? If so, you will fit right in with our passionate, knowledgeable, and fun-loving team!
Medical Associates Rheumatology department is looking to add a full-time LPN or RN to the team at our West Campus! The provider and nursing relationships allow the department to provide superior service to our patients. Within the department you will find a positive and supportive culture that allows you to work independently as well as part of a team. Ideal team member will have excellent communication skills and enjoy working at a fast pace.
Schedule: 72 hours per pay period, 4 days per week. Flexibility in the schedule!
Full-Benefits Eligible!
Location: West Campus
Benefits Package Includes:
- Single or Family Health Insurance with discounted premium rates for wellness program participation.
- 401k with immediate matching (50% on the dollar up to 7% of pay additional annual Profit Sharing)
- Flexible Paid Time Off Program (24 days off/year)
- Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
- Life insurance, Long Term Disability Coverage, Short Term Disability Coverage, Dental Insurance, etc.
Job Duties:
- Collaborate with health care team using telehealth and triage decision making tools and
protocols to direct/perform independent nursing assessment and intervention. - Integrate the nursing process in all patient contact, care, diagnostic testing, and treatments.
Collect pertinent patient health care data, review medical records and confer/collaborate with
physician/mid-level providers to ensure complex patient needs are met. Ensure the plan reflects
current rules, regulations and evidenced based standards and practices. - Communicate effectively with patients, co-workers, and external customers to share the decision
making process and influence the expected outcome. Promote patient wellness and provide
patient education. Document care provided, including but not limited to: assessment,
interventions, medication, patient education, and assist with integrity of medical record. - Demonstrate flexibility in performing other additional duties of patient care. Provide input for
devising systems to improve quality and efficiency of patient care and workflow. Participate in
required meetings. - Maintain an office environment that is safe, neat, organized, and supplied with necessary
equipment, instruments, supplies, and educational materials. Ensure equipment is functioning
safely and properly. Perform cleaning and maintenance of equipment according to guidelines. - Facilitate reimbursement of services provided, including but not limited to, charge tickets,
referrals, and insurance requirements. - Complete all other assigned projects and duties.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Experience - From one to two years of similar or related experience. On-the-job-training provided, no GI experience required!
Education - Equivalent to a two year college degree or completion of a specialized course of study or certification. Valid LPN/RN Licensure with the ability to practice in Iowa.
Interpersonal Skills - A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to normal courtesy and tact. Work involves extensive personal contact with others and/or is usually of a personal or sensitive nature. Work may involve motivating or influencing others. Outside contacts become important and fostering sound relationships with other entities (companies and/or individuals) becomes necessary.
Other Skills - Keyboarding skills and use of electronic equipment. Use and operate a wide variety of diagnostic and medical equipment. Use personal protection safety equipment including gloves, lab coats, gowns, goggles, and face masks/shields.
