Clinic Nurse (RN, LPN, or CMA)

FULL-TIME Clinic Nurse (RN/LPN/CMA) 9-hour shifts 4 days per week Locations: Lake City RESPONSIBILITIES: As a Clinic Nurse, you will provide professional patient care for individuals receiving immunizations, treatments, examinations, minor procedures, and other clinical services according to established procedures. Other responsibilities include: Maintain established departmental procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, environmental and infection control standards, and hospital policies including compliance policies. Maintain patient documentation and ensure patient records are treated as confidential information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines. Provide direct patient care, evaluate outcomes, consult with other specialists as required, and adjust patient care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care. Prepare patients for scheduled procedures to assist in patient assessment. Monitor patient conditions and report changes to appropriate personnel. Demonstrate sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy while expressing interest in their progress. Assist physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners with examinations, procedures, and other processes related to direct patient care. Assess patients' conditions and provide appropriate interventions. Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with clinic standards. Assist physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, patients, and families during times of stress or crisis. Monitor and ensure the accuracy of patient medical records and maintain required reports, records, and statistics. Inspect daily for compliance with policies, procedures, regulations, and standards and take corrective action when violations occur. Assist with care and maintenance of department equipment and ensure adequate stock of supplies. Provide peer review when requested. Provide learning experiences, direction, guidance, and evaluation of assigned students. Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. POSITION REQUIREMENTS: No experience required. Graduate of a state-accredited nursing program or completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program. Current Iowa RN, LPN, or CMA credential required. Current BLS certification perferred. Must satisfactorily qualify through an Iowa Criminal History/Dependent Adult Abuse check within applicable laws. SOFT SKILL REQUIREMENTS: Promotes good intra- and inter-hospital/clinic communications and relationships. Demonstrates professionalism when interacting with patients, families, providers, and coworkers. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work effectively as part of a healthcare team. Stewart Memorial Hospital and Clinics and all affiliated organizations is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, associational preferences, or any other classification that deprives the person of consideration as an individual.