Clinic Registered Nurse; RN): Orthopedics Care

Position:
Registered Nurse – Mercy One Genesis Crow Valley Orthopedics Care

We are looking to hire a Registered Nurse to provide patient care in outpatient settings and to deliver safe, effective, evidence-based patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The RN will coordinate care, support patient and family education, and ensure communication across healthcare teams.

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift: Day Shift, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Schedule:

16 hours per week; no weekend or holiday duties.

• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care using critical thinking and nursing processes.
• Conducts comprehensive patient assessments (physical, psychosocial, nutritional, functional, safety, spiritual, cultural, educational).
• Makes nursing decisions based on patient status and care needs.
• Administers medications and treatments via multiple routes (oral, IM, SC, , IV, inhalation, topical, ocular, optic, sublingual, nasal) and documents accordingly.
• Performs nursing care, lab and diagnostic tests, specimen collection, phlebotomy, and limited radiology procedures following policies and universal precautions.
• Assists providers with patient care, phone/mail/fax communications, scheduling, consents, admissions, referrals, and outpatient procedures.
• Communicates and collaborates with physicians, staff, patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members regarding care plans and patient needs.
• Educates patients, families, and clinical staff on treatments, medications, test preparation, discharge, and health maintenance; documents education and evaluates understanding.
• Participates in staff meetings, committees, quality improvement, risk management, and performance improvement projects.
• Maintains documentation accuracy and completeness in EMR: assessments, vitals, symptoms, treatments, medications, education, charges, lab results, histories, and consults.
• Monitors supplies, equipment, medication stock, and office machines; reports malfunctions.
• Recognizes and responds to urgent/emergency patient needs and initiates emergency procedures.
• Performs other duties as needed and assigned by the manager.

• Active Registered Nurse license in the state of Iowa or applicable compact state license; licensure from other states may be required based on location.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 3 months of hire.
• Completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to the population served within 3 months of hire.
• Proficient basic computer skills (Windows, web-based navigation, email, MS Office).
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
• Strong communication skills in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Ability to read, write, and understand the English language, and communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and colleagues while performing job duties.
• Personal presence characterized by honesty, integrity, and caring, with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Competence in administering medications and treatments via multiple routes; performing nursing care and specimen collection.
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, and other policies to ensure adherence in an ethical and professional manner.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent education for new hires; completion of specialty classes or proof of other certifications required for some roles.
• Must possess active RN license as specified above.

• Competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system.

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.