Clinic Registered Nurse (RN): Orthopedics Care

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. At MercyOne Genesis Medical Group, we are dedicated to providing a medical home with high-quality care where the focus is on you and your family’s health. We are the largest medical group in the Quad-Cities, providing our community care where it wants it and care when it needs it.

MercyOne Genesis Crow Valley Orthopedics Care helps patients regain mobility and reduce pain from hip, knee, shoulder, or other joint issues. As leaders in joint care, our surgeons, nurses, and therapists guide you through education, treatment, and recovery using the latest techniques and advanced technology. Our team of experienced specialists prioritizes minimally invasive procedures to help you return to living your best life.

Sign-on Bonus Eligible!
5k for 1 year of Ortho experience
10k for 2+ years of Ortho experience
Commitment/retention period: 2 years
Payout: 25% at hire, 25% at 1 year, 50% at 2 years

About the role

As a Registered Nurse at MercyOne, you will provide patient care in outpatient settings, delivering safe, effective, and evidence-based care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. You will coordinate care provided by other clinical staff, support patient and family education, and ensure communication across healthcare teams. You are accountable for clinical standards and may operate with minimal supervision.

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 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.

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.
• Requires the 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.
• Must possess a personal presence characterized by honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
• Maintains 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.

Schedule

Full time, 32 hours per week
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 opportunity for growth throughout the system. Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available.