PRN Clinic RN

Employment Type: Part time

Shift:

Description:

The Registered Nurse (RN) in our Family Medicine Clinic plays a vital role in delivering high‑quality, holistic patient care. Working collaboratively with physicians, advanced practice providers, medical assistants, and administrative staff, the RN is responsible for a wide range of clinical and administrative duties that support the efficient and effective operation of the clinic. This role requires a strong understanding of primary care principles, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to patient education and advocacy.

• Patient Care & Assessment:
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, medical history, and current symptoms, accurately documenting findings in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Assist providers with examinations, procedures, and treatments.
• Administer medications safely and accurately via various routes (e.g., oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, intravenous), ensuring proper dosage and patient identification.
• Perform wound care, staple/suture removal, ear irrigation, and other clinical procedures as ordered by the provider.
• Provide patient education on diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, preventative care, and health promotion.
• Triage patient calls and walk‑ins, assessing urgency and directing to appropriate care.
• Clinic Operations & Management:
• Prepare examination rooms, ensuring they are clean, stocked, and ready for patient care.
• Manage and prioritize provider schedules, ensuring timely patient flow.
• Coordinate referrals to specialists and ancillary services, ensuring all necessary documentation is complete.
• Process and manage prescription refill requests in accordance with clinic protocols.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date patient records in the EHR, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and other regulatory guidelines.
• Assist with inventory management of medical supplies and equipment.
• Communication &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  
• Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, families, providers, and all members of the healthcare team.
• Collaborate with providers to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Participate in team meetings and huddles to discuss patient care and clinic operations.
• Serve as a resource for medical assistants and other support staff.
• Quality & Safety:
• Adhere to all clinic policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Maintain a safe and clean clinical environment.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and clinic efficiency.
• Stay current with nursing best practices, regulations, and advancements in family medicine.

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse (RN) program. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Licensure: Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Iowa.
• Skills:
• Proficient in electronic health record (EHR) systems (specify if there's a particular one, e.g., "Epic," "Athena One," etc.).
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a patient‑centered approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required. ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) preferred.

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person‑centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran