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 when day-to-day activities become difficult due to hip, knee, shoulder, or other joint issues. As leaders in joint care, our surgeons, nurses, and therapists use the latest techniques and advanced technology to provide the best treatment options close to home. Our team of experienced specialists prioritizes minimally invasive procedures to help you return to living your best life.

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 with other clinical staff, support patient and family education, and ensure communication across healthcare teams. This role operates with minimal supervision and is accountable for clinical standards.

Responsibilities

• Plans, assesses, intervenes, and provides direct patient care using critical thinking and nursing processes (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation).
• Performs comprehensive patient assessments (physical, psychosocial, nutritional, functional, safety, spiritual, cultural, educational) and makes nursing decisions based on patient status and care needs.
• Administers medications and treatments safely via multiple routes (oral, IM, SC, ID, IV, inhalation, topical, ocular, optic, sublingual, nasal) and documents accordingly.
• Performs nursing care, lab and diagnostic tests, specimen collection, phlebotomy, and limited radiology procedures following policies and universal precautions.
• Assists providers with patient care, phone/mail/fax communications, scheduling, consents, admissions, referrals, and outpatient procedures.
• Communicates and collaborates with physicians, staff, patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members regarding care plans and patient needs.
• Educates patients, families, and clinical staff on treatments, medications, test preparation, discharge, and health maintenance; documents education and evaluates understanding.
• Participates in staff meetings, committees, quality improvement, risk management, and performance improvement projects.
• Maintains accurate and complete documentation in EMR: assessments, vitals, symptoms, treatments, medications, education, charges, lab results, histories, and consults.
• Maintains and monitors supplies, equipment, medication stock, and office machines; follows maintenance and quality control protocols; reports malfunctions.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to urgent/emergency patient needs and initiates emergency procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by the manager.
• 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 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.
• 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 may be required for some roles.
• Must possess a 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

• Part-time, 16 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 opportunities for growth throughout the system. Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available.