Clinic Registered Nurse (RN): Neurology

MercyOne Medical Group; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

MercyOne Des Moines Clinic RN position seeks an experienced registered nurse for outpatient care. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in a day shift clinic setting, coordinating with physicians and staff to deliver safe, evidence-based care.

Expect a full-time schedule, M-F 7a-4:30p, with a strong emphasis on patient education, documentation in the EMR, and compassionate, team-based care within MercyOne’s mission and values.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Iowa; compact licensure acceptable where applicable.
• BLS certification required within 3 months of hire.
• Proficient with basic computer skills (Windows, MS Office).
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in outpatient settings using nursing process.
• Coordinate care with physicians, staff, patients and families.
• Educate patients and families about treatments and discharge plans.
• Communicate with care teams to ensure continuity of care.
• Administer medications and treatments safely and document accordingly.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation of assessments and plans.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

EMR documentation

Patient education

Education

RN license Iowa

BLS certification

Compact licensure acceptable

Windows/MS Office proficiency

Job description

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

MercyOne Central Iowa sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties. MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, is the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and Iowa’s largest medical center, with 802 beds available. The hospital is one of the Midwest’s largest referral centers.

With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 1,500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest employers.

MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

With MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care, you’ll be seen by experienced physicians and other medical specialists in an outpatient clinical setting to evaluate, diagnose and develop a treatment plan that is individually tailored to many different neurological disorders - diseases of the brain, spine and nerves. Using the latest research and technologies, and participating in numerous clinical research trials, we utilize the most advanced therapies to better serve you.

Clinic

As a Clinic RN at MercyOne, you will provide patient care in outpatient settings and are responsible for delivering safe, effective, and evidence-based patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. They coordinate care provided by other clinical staff, support patient and family education, and ensure communication across healthcare teams. They are accountable for clinical standards and may operate with minimal supervision.

Schedule

• Full time 40 hours a week
• M-F 7a-4:30p
• No Weekends no Holidays

General Requirements

• Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
• Plans, assesses, intervenes, and provides direct patient care using critical thinking and nursing processes (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation).
• Performs 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 safely via multiple routes (oral, IM, SC, ID, 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.
• Maintains and monitors supplies, equipment, medication stock, and office machines; follows maintenance and quality control protocols; reports malfunctions.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to urgent/emergency patient needs and initiates emergency procedures.
• Other duties as needed and assigned by the manager.
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.

Education

• Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
• Active RN License in the state of Iowa; Licensure from other states may be required based on location. Compact State License acceptable where applicable.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 3 months of hire.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to the population served within 3 months of hire.
• Proficient in basic computer skills (Windows environment, web-based navigation, email, MS Office).
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
• Requires the ability to read, write and understand the English language, and communicate effectively with patient, visitors, and colleagues while performing their job duties.
• Completion of specialty classes or proof of other certifications required for some roles.
• Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health.

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. 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.