What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Nurse: RN, LPN or CMA Part-Time - Hiawatha Internal Med/Family Med position at UnityPoint Health?
Clinic RN, LPN or CMA
Hiawatha Family Medicine/ Internal Medicine
Part-Time, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, 2 days/week
0.6 FTE, Part-Time Benefits
Responsibilities
- Assist in the delivery of primary health care services and patient care management.
- Demonstrates competence in the skills necessary to carry out assigned duties.
- Administer medications by all routes.
- Apply Nursing Process (Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Intervention and Evaluation – within licensure guidelines)
- Act as a liaison with patients, family and providers consistently demonstrating smooth and efficient telephone communication when covering provider call and scheduling patient appointments.
- Obtain complete history regarding health problems according to protocols.
- Document accurate information regarding health concerns and/or condition from patient or family member.
- Telephone Triage by providing and documenting advice for home care of illness/condition; conducting follow-up phone calls regarding patient's health and progress as necessary.
- Ability to assess urgency of condition for immediate attention regarding illness related calls and assign priority.
- Provide patient education regarding health maintenance and medical illnesses following accepted Teach-back method per protocols and guidelines.
- Provide appropriate and timely documentation in the patient’s electronic health record using standardized workflows and processes.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nurses.
- Current license to practice nursing in the State of Iowa/Illinois for Registered Nurse.
- Mandatory Reporter certification
- CPR certification.
- Previous clinical experience in a medical office preferred.
Why UnityPoint Health?
· Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
· Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
· Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
· Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
· Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org .
- Area of Interest: Nursing;
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.4;
- Department: Internal Med- Hiawatha- CR;
- Shift: 16 hours/week, Monday - Friday, Daytime;
- Job ID: 157597;
