Clinic Registered Nurse (RN)

Van Buren County Hospital; Keosauqua (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A community hospital in Iowa is seeking a Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) to support providers in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in an outpatient setting. Responsibilities include patient intake, assisting with examinations, and performing nursing duties within scope. Candidates must be graduates of accredited nursing programs, hold a current Iowa RN license, and have one to three years of clinical experience preferred. The role emphasizes collaboration, compliance, and quality assurance in patient care.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current RN license to practice in Iowa.
• Preferred 1-3 years of experience in clinical nursing.
• Ability to perform clinical intake and vital signs.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and perform clinical intake.
• Assist with examinations and procedures.
• Maintain exam rooms, supplies, and compliance with policies.

Skills

Clinical nursing duties

Patient education

Communication

Triage skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Iowa

Mandatory Reporter Certification

Job description

Van Buren County Hospital is seeking a Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) to support providers in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in an outpatient clinic setting. This role supports increased patient encounters by assisting with clinical workflows, patient assessments, procedures, and coordination of care in accordance with provider orders and nursing standards of practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Room patients and perform clinical intake including vital signs, medication reconciliation, and patient history documentation
• Assist physicians and mid-level providers with examinations and procedures
• Perform clinical nursing duties within RN scope of practice, including injections, wound care, catheterizations, and patient education
• Communicate patient information accurately and timely through verbal communication and electronic medical record documentation
• Triage patient phone calls and coordinate care, referrals, testing, and follow-up as directed
• Perform routine and CLIA-waived testing, phlebotomy, specimen processing, and quality control as assigned
• Maintain exam rooms, equipment, and supplies in a clean, organized, and ready state
• Support quality assurance activities and comply with clinic policies, safety standards, and infection control practices
• Collaborate effectively with providers, clinic staff, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure efficient patient flow

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Iowa

Mandatory Reporter Certification

One to three years of clinical nursing experience preferred

Additional Information

This position works in an outpatient clinic environment

Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Compliance with employee health and vaccination requirements is required

Why Join Van Buren County Hospital

At VBCH, we are committed to personalized care, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement. Clinic staff play a critical role in supporting providers and ensuring patients receive efficient, compassionate, and high-quality care close to home.

The mission of Van Buren County Hospital is to provide patients and staff with a superior experience by working as one to deliver compassionate and personalized healthcare close to home.

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