Clinic RN/LPN/CMA - Cardio Clinic - Part-Time

Mercy Medical Center; Cedar Rapids (IA); Vor Ort; USD 39.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Sign-on bonus

Zusammenfassung

Mercy Cardiology Clinic in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide nursing support, triage patients, schedule visits, and liaise between providers and patients. Responsibilities include phlebotomy, specimen collection, EKGs, IVs, wound care, and patient education as needed.

The role requires current Iowa RN licensure, BLS certification, and the ability to operate within Mercy’s safety guidelines in a fast-paced clinic environment.

Qualifikationen

• Current Iowa RN license or compact state license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Aufgaben

• Triages patients in person or by phone.
• Schedules appointments and coordinates provider intervention.
• Manages phone calls regarding test results and provides instructions.
• Performs phlebotomy and specimen collection as directed.
• Conducts EKGs and vitals; assists with diagnostic procedures.

Kenntnisse

Strong communication

Customer service

Phlebotomy

EKG

IV insertion

Vital signs

Time management

Ausbildung

RN licensure in Iowa

Tools

EKG management system

Holter/telemetry monitors

OmniCell

Jobbeschreibung

External Applicants Earn up to $4,000 Sign on Bonus!Work ShiftDayScheduled Weekly Hours32SummaryThis job supports Mercy’s philosophy of patient centered care by presenting excellent customer service and enables the facilitation of positive patient outcomes by providing nursing support to a Mercy provider.Job DescriptionJob DutiesTriages patients either in person or on telephone. Schedules appointments, answers questions and/or determines the need for provider intervention.Supports the practice and acts as a liaison between the providers and patients.Manages phone calls to patients regarding test/lab results and provides appropriate instruction for treatment, as directed by the providers.Processes medication requests/changes/refills per established protocols. This includes having knowledge of medications, including basic dosages, side effects and interactions.Meets requirements for handling and disposing of bio-hazardous waste.Provides patient education as needed for the scheduled test/procedures.Provides assistance with diagnostic procedures and treatments as directed by the provider. This includes obtaining specimens, labeling and disposition to the laboratory and explaining diagnostic procedures to patient as needed.Effectively documents within the electronic health record.Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.Department Specific DutiesMercy Cardiology ClinicPatient Care & Clinical SupportGreet, room, and prepare patients for exams (vitals, history, symptoms, medications).Assist with or perform phlebotomy and specimen collection (e.g., glucose testing, point of care INR, etc.) as ordered.Conduct EKGs, manual blood pressure measurements, and other diagnostic procedures as directed and according to established clinic protocols.Demonstrates competency in IV insertion and port access.Administer medications/injections and perform wound care, IV insertion, and infusaport access per established protocols.Operates and demonstrates knowledge of equipment: EKG management system, Holter/telemetry monitors, specialized IV pumps, glucometers, OmniCell, etc.Provides cross-coverage for infusion and other assigned areas.Provide patient education on diagnoses, procedures, medications, and treatments.Monitor and respond to changes in patient condition; perform emergency response within scope.Completes discharge of patient from exam rooms.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesExcellent communication and customer service skills, computer skills, organization, time management, attention to detail and the ability to remain poised and efficient in a fast-paced environment.Professional ExperiencePrevious experience in a medical office setting is preferred.EducationEducation sufficient to obtain required licensure.Licensure, Certification, RegistrationCurrently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Iowa or compact state required.Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), in accordance with the American Heart Association required.Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse & Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required. Employee must submit certification of completed training to Human Resources prior to start or transfer date.Physical RequirementsMedium: Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on occasional basis to assist with patient transfers.All lifting over 50 lbs. should be performed with team lifts.Able to push and pull of up to 25 lbs. of horizontal force on occasional basis and push and pull up to 40 lbs. of horizontal force on rare basis.Ability to administer CPR.Pay Rate TypeHourlyMercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years.Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.