Clinical Float Nurse - RN/LPN/CMA

About the role

The successful candidate will deliver patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, under the supervision of a provider.

Responsibilities

• Achieves and documents physical, psychological, and social dimensions of patients at clinic.
• Establishes treatment priorities based on medical and nursing diagnosis.
• Documents nursing intervention and patient response.
• Prepares for and assists with office procedures.
• Accurately prepares and administers medications as directed by provider.
• Documents and reports adverse effects of medications.
• Properly documents immunizations, medications.
• Performs procedures such as (but not limited to) injections, immunizations, phlebotomy, tympanogram, EKGs, vision screening, etc.
• Makes referrals to other providers and facilities as directed by the provider.
• Prioritizes and returns phone calls effectively and in a timely manner.
• Reports test results to patients with instructions from a provider in a timely manner.

Requirements

• A graduate from an accredited school of nursing and currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Iowa (or) a graduate from an accredited school of nursing and currently licensed as a Registered Nurse able to work in the state of Iowa.
• Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and prioritize work.
• Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills with the ability to effectively calm patients and be able to deal with distressed and/or agitated patients and their families.
• Must be able to perform the physical demands of the job.
• Uses the Electronic Medical Record system according to established guidelines.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Maintains a cooperative working relationship with employees, visitors, medical staff, and patients, keeping in mind the person’s unique needs within their age category.

Qualifications

• Must be able to show proof of having completed Mandatory Reporter course at the time of hire or attend within 6 months of the start date.
• Must adhere to all training requirements as mandated by Federal, State, and Professional licensure and regulatory standards.
• Understand and comply with the requirements of MHP’s Compliance Program, including, but not limited to the Code of Conduct, the Compliance Policy, all supporting policies for compliance, and compliance plans affecting specific duties and responsibilities.
• Participate in all education and training programs regarding compliance as required by Practice policy and as requested by the supervisor.
• Supports the Compliance Program through personal example; the provision of day-to-day instruction and correction to employees regarding compliance-related issues; application of appropriate discipline as required for compliance violations; and ongoing monitoring of activities and work product in areas of responsibility with respect to compliance-related issues.