Clinic RN- Registered Nurse: Orthopedic Care

MercyOne · Bettendorf, IA · 3 wk ago

On-siteHealthcarePart-time

Part-time, day shift position.

About the Role

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 care where and when it’s needed.

MercyOne Genesis Bettendorf Orthopedics Care specializes in joint care, helping patients with hip, knee, shoulder, or other joint pain through education, treatment, and recovery. Our team uses the latest techniques and advanced technology, including minimally invasive procedures, to help you return to living your best life.

Responsibilities

Provide safe, effective, and evidence-based patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in an outpatient setting.
Coordinate care with other clinical staff, support patient and family education, and ensure communication across healthcare teams.
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 assigned by the manager.

Requirements

Active RN License in the state of Iowa; 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 English, and communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and colleagues.
Completion of specialty classes or proof of other certifications may be required for some roles.
Personal presence characterized by honesty, integrity, and caring, with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, and other policies.

Schedule

PRN (as needed), 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. No weekends or holidays.

Benefits