Clinic Registered Nurse (RN): Nephrology

MercyOne · Davenport, IA · 3 wk ago

On-siteHealthcareFull-time

Employment Type: Full time, Day Shift

About the role

At MercyOne Genesis Davenport Nephrology Care Clinic, we provide specialized care for conditions related to the kidneys. Our expert physicians treat a wide range of kidney diseases and help manage chronic conditions. Patients referred to our clinic may have high blood pressure, bladder or urinary issues, or other symptoms requiring kidney screenings. Our goal is to catch problems early and assist with reversing or treating these conditions.

As a Registered Nurse at MercyOne, you will provide patient care in an outpatient setting, delivering safe, effective, and evidence-based care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. You will coordinate care with other clinical staff, support patient and family education, and ensure communication across healthcare teams while maintaining accountability for clinical standards.

Responsibilities

Plan, assess, intervene, and provide direct patient care using critical thinking and nursing processes (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation).
Perform comprehensive patient assessments (physical, psychosocial, nutritional, functional, safety, spiritual, cultural, educational) and make nursing decisions based on patient status and care needs.
Administer medications and treatments safely via multiple routes (oral, IM, SC, ID, IV, inhalation, topical, ocular, optic, sublingual, nasal) and document accordingly.
Perform nursing care, lab and diagnostic tests, specimen collection, phlebotomy, and limited radiology procedures following policies and universal precautions.
Assist providers with patient care, phone/mail/fax communications, scheduling, consents, admissions, referrals, and outpatient procedures.
Communicate and collaborate with physicians, staff, patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members regarding care plans and patient needs.
Educate patients, families, and clinical staff on treatments, medications, test preparation, discharge, and health maintenance; document education and evaluate understanding.
Participate in staff meetings, committees, quality improvement, risk management, and performance improvement projects.
Maintain documentation accuracy and completeness in EMR: assessments, vitals, symptoms, treatments, medications, education, charges, lab results, histories, and consults.
Maintain and monitor supplies, equipment, medication stock, and office machines; follow maintenance and quality control protocols; report malfunctions.
Recognize and respond appropriately to urgent/emergency patient needs and initiate emergency procedures.
Other duties as needed and assigned by the manager.
Maintain a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, and other policies to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.

Requirements

Active RN License in the state of Iowa; Licensure from other states may be required based on location. Compact State License acceptable where applicable.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 3 months of hire.
Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to the population served within 3 months of hire.
Proficient in basic computer skills (Windows environment, web-based navigation, email, MS Office).
Ability to work with diverse groups of people in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
Ability to read, write, and understand the English language, and communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and colleagues.
Completion of specialty classes or proof of other certifications required for some roles.
Personal presence characterized by honesty, integrity, and caring, with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health.

Schedule

Full time, 40 hours per week
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
No weekends or holidays

Benefits