Onsite RN
UnityPoint Health · Le Mars, IA · 2 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
Responsibilities
- Examine and see acutely ill employees and determine urgency of care
- Refer cases to company physician or personal physician where appropriate
- Document patient information accurately and timely
- Maintain confidentiality of employee medical records on computer and written as needed
- Ensure confidentiality within the clinic
- Implement company surveillance and safety programs where appropriate
- Function in single nurse staffed clinic
- Communicate appropriately with members of the medical team and other stakeholders at the site
- Engage in process improvement initiatives at the onsite clinic
- Collaborate with both UnityPoint and the client to streamline workflows and partner with safety initiatives
- Stay up to date on client protocols and UPHaW processes
- Escalate any concerns or needs to leadership to address
- Act as a consultant within the organization and to outside agencies or groups
- Conduct pulmonary function testing, drug testing, vision testing, hearing testing, immunization delivery, medication administration, spirometry testing, lab specimen preparation, blood draws, or other patient specific clinical needs
- Properly use office and medical equipment such as: computer, spirometer, audiometer, fax machine, multi-stage copiers and telephones
- Absorb and assist in case management initiation and follow-up
- Absorb and assist in obtaining basic vital information, preparing patients for examination, treatment and minor procedures, and completing necessary documentation or paperwork as necessary
- Demonstrate competence in the clinical skills necessary to carry out assigned job duties
- Schedule referrals for patients with specialists or outpatient services as requested by the provider
- Complete appropriate forms or requisitions needed
- Track and monitor system for follow-up appointments related to office visits, laboratory tests and procedures
- Monitor disease status and injury for patients
Qualifications
- Graduate of accredited nursing program for Registered Nurses
- 3 years of clinical experience
- Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons
- Current license to practice nursing in Iowa, Illinois, or whichever state performing RN functions
- BLS Certification