Clinic Registered Nurse (RN): Orthopedic Care

About the Role

At MercyOne Genesis Bettendorf Orthopedics Care, we specialize in treating hip, knee, shoulder, and other joint pain using the latest techniques and advanced technology. Our team of experienced specialists provides minimally invasive procedures to help you return to living your best life. As a Registered Nurse, you will deliver safe, effective, and evidence-based patient care in an outpatient setting, coordinating with clinical staff and ensuring communication across healthcare teams.

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).
• 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 accurate and complete documentation 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.

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.

Schedule

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

Benefits

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunities for growth throughout the system. Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities.