Mercy Cedar Rapids
Location
Boise, Idaho
This role supports patient-centered care by facilitating healthcare delivery through knowledgeable support to providers in all aspects of patient care, utilizing the nursing process during clinic visits, telephonically, and electronically. Responsibilities include preparing patients, administering treatments/injections per standing orders, providing patient education, managing follow-up logistics, and processing medication requests.
Candidates must possess the education sufficient to obtain required licensure, including a current Registered Nurse license in Iowa or CMA certification, along with current BLS certification and mandatory reporter training. Preferred professional experience is one year in a medical office setting.
External Applicants Earn up to $5,000 Sign on Bonus! Work Shift Day Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Summary This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by facilitating the delivery of health care services by providing knowledgeable support to the physicians or mid-level provider in all aspects of patient care. The Registered Nurse will utilize the nursing process in all interactions with patients and their families: in person during the clinic visit, telephonically and electronically.
Job Duties Prepares instruments, supplies and protective devices for exam and testing prior to the visit. Rooms and prepares the patient for examination. This includes reviewing histories, allergies, medications, reason for visit and taking vitals. Per established standing orders of provider, orders/administers injections, orders/collects specimens for lab testing (ex. Rapid strep tests) and performs phlebotomy as needed. Provides test results as directed by Provider. Provides patient instruction using pre-approved patient education materials specific to the chief complaint or for the health promotion of observed behaviors known to contribute to poor health, as directed by the provider. Prints after visit summary and completes discharge of patient from exam room. This may include scheduling a follow-up appointment, providing referral information or scheduling patients for testing procedures and providing instructions. Manages phone calls to patients regarding test/lab results and provides appropriate instruction for treatment, as directed by the provider. Processes medication requests/changes/refills per established written protocols. This includes having knowledge of medications, including basic dosages, side effects and interactions. Provides assistance with diagnostic procedures (ex. EKGs) and treatments (ex. Nebulizer treatments) as directed by the provider. This includes obtaining specimens, labeling and disposition to the laboratory and explaining diagnostic procedures to patient as needed. Manages sample medication according to organizational policy and procedure. Orders and maintains adequate but not excessive medical supply inventory. Collects and documents urine drug screens in compliance with regulations. Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.
General knowledge and understanding of anatomy, the diagnosis process, pharmacology (drug classifications, side effects, interactions) physiology, lab values, sterilization techniques and safe administration of medications. Operational knowledge of nebulizers, spirometers, EKG machines and other medical equipment. Ability to successfully perform venipuncture, EKGs, spirometry and other procedures as required. Basic computer knowledge and navigation of an E.H.R. Professional Experience One year experience in medical office preferred. Education Education sufficient to obtain required licensure. Licensure, Certification, Registration Current Registered Nurse license in the state of Iowa required Or CMA. Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), in accordance with the American Heart Association required. Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse & Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required. Employee must submit certification of completed training to Human Resources prior to start or transfer date. Pay Rate Type Hourly Mercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years. Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. Talent Tuesdays An open-house hiring event, every Tuesday. Learn More Join Our Talent Community Be the first to know of new opportunities at Mercy Cedar Rapids. Learn More Useful Links Benefits About Us Life at Mercy Life in Cedar Rapids
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