Clinic Registered Nurse (RN): Palliative

Trinityhealth; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health's MercyOne North Iowa Specialty Care clinic seeks a Clinic Registered Nurse to provide outpatient patient care, coordinate with physicians and staff, and ensure safe, evidence-based nursing practice. You will administer medications, perform assessments, document in EMR, and educate patients in collaboration with the care team.

The role requires an active Iowa RN license, BLS within 3 months of hire, and strong computer skills.

Qualifications

• Active RN License in the state of Iowa; licensure from other states may be required based on location.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 3 months of hire.
• Proficient in basic computer skills (EMR/electronic medical records).

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in outpatient settings and coordinate with the healthcare team.
• Administer medications and treatments safely via multiple routes and document accordingly.
• Maintain documentation accuracy in EMR: assessments, vitals, charges, and discharge planning.
• Educate patients and families on treatments, medications, and aftercare.

Skills

RN license

BLS

EMR documentation

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

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 North Iowa is the largest provider of health care services in our region, and we are proudly the largest employer in Cerro Gordo County. Our hospital is a private, not-for-profit health care center, licensed for 346 beds, which serves more than 400,000 inpatients and outpatients each year. In addition, MercyOne North Iowa is a teaching institution. We conduct a Family Medicine Residency, Internal Medicine Residency, Cardiology Fellowship, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship, PGY1 Pharmacy Residency and a School of Radiologic Technology. MercyOne North Iowa is a clinical training site for approximately 500 students from 127 different colleges enrolled in programs for medical laboratory, nursing, paramedic, rehabilitation, medical assistants, pastoral services, physicians and many other medical fields.

MercyOne North Iowa Specialty Care:

Our experienced and knowledgeable specialists offer a broad range of medical services focused on treating chronic conditions and complex diseases. We will provide you personalized care to help prevent future illness and to keep you healthy.

• Palliative Care
• Pulmonology
• Neurology
• Kidney Care (Nephrology)

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Join the MercyOne Family!

We are looking to hire a Clinic RN at our MercyOne North Iowa Specialty Care clinic

As a Clinic Registered Nurse 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

8:00a-5:00p

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,