Clinic Float RN — Patient Care, Triage & Vaccines

Clarke County Hospital; Osceola (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarke County Hospital in Osceola, IA seeks a Registered Nurse to support providers and clinical staff with patient preparation, vital signs collection, and minor procedures. The role includes drawing blood, administering vaccines, and coordinating referrals while maintaining thorough documentation in the EHR.

You will perform triage, educate patients, and contribute to quality care and customer service, following HIPAA and safety guidelines in a rural health setting.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Registered Nurse.
• Maintain licenses and/or certifications as required by position.
• Adhere to HIPAA, DIA, DNV, OSHA and other regulatory policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist provider and clinical staff with obtaining basic vital information and preparing patient for examination and minor procedures.
• Draw and collect blood and other samples from patients and prepare specimens for lab analysis.
• Administer vaccines and medications by oral, IM, SQ or ID routes as ordered.
• Track follow-up appointments for office visits, labs, and procedures and monitor patient status.
• Schedule referrals for specialists or outpatient services and complete required forms or CPT/ICD-10 coding.
• Document in the patient's electronic health record using standardized workflows.
• Provide patient education using teach-back methods and ensure understanding.
• Support clinic operations and quality/customer service improvements.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient education

Telephone triage

Documentation

HIPAA compliance

Clinical skills

Education

Registered Nurse license

Job description

Clarke County Hospital in Osceola, IA seeks a Registered Nurse to support providers and clinical staff with patient preparation, vital signs collection, and minor procedures. The role includes drawing blood, administering vaccines, and coordinating referrals while maintaining thorough documentation in the EHR.

You will perform triage, educate patients, and contribute to quality care and customer service, following HIPAA and safety guidelines in a rural health setting.