Scheduled Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm This position is based in West Burlington (3-4 days per week) and Keokuk (1-2 days per week) and will work in both Mental Health and Nephrology Clinics
A Brief Overview Delivers direct and indirect care to patients in an office setting utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation in coordination with other health team members. Effectively interacts with the patient, significant others, and other health team members while maintaining high standards of professionalism. Provides high quality care to a variety of patient populations.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide high quality care and adherence to department policies and procedures/guidelines.
Monitor and evaluate all aspects of patient care to ensure optimal health outcomes through multidisciplinary collaboration. Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records. Instruct and educate patients and caregivers on a variety of topics including but not limited to disease management, medication use, and lifestyle modifications.
Collaborate with care team members to efficiently manage tasks such as referrals, prior authorization, phone calls, results notification, and medication refills. Prepare patients for, and assist with, examinations and treatments. Monitor, assess, and report symptoms and changes in patient conditions.
Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans. Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patient's responses, conditions, and socioeconomic factors. Prepare and administer medications appropriately as ordered by the provider utilizing the 5 rights of medication administration Collect and perform specified laboratory testing Adherence to infection control programs, advising and consulting with necessary personnel regarding precautions and PPE.
Provide guidance and supervision to less skilled nursing or other health care personnel. Clean patient rooms, equipment and supplies between each use. Ensure that adequate supply inventory is maintained for quality care.
Associate’s Degree (AA) Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Required Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) Preferred 1-3 years Health care experience Preferred Child Abuse Iowa Mandatory Reporter - Iowa Department of Human Services within 180 Days Required Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter - Iowa Department of Human Services within 180 Days Required Basic Cardiac Life Support & First Aid - American Heart Association within 60 Days Required Registered Nurse Iowa Board of Nursing (IBON) Upon Hire Required
We are excited to offer an aggressive compensation and benefits package for qualifying positions, which includes: Competitive base pay Matching retirement programs Health, Dental and Vision plans Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts Employee discounts including car rental, cell-phone plans Employer-paid, Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D Paid time off (PTO) Education Assistance Program Employee Assistance Program Employee Referral Bonus Program Discounted cafeteria meals Paid Parental Leave Employee Service Recognition program Voluntary plans including: Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity Great River Health and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.