CMA/LPN/RN - Gastroenterology - $3,000 Bonus Opportunity!

Medical Associates; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Dubuque is seeking a full-time Certified Medical Assistant, LPN, or RN to join their Gastroenterology department. This role offers a supportive team environment and involves performing various patient care duties, assisting with diagnostic procedures, and contributing to a positive patient experience. A generous compensation package including sign-on bonuses is available for eligible candidates, making it an ideal opportunity for someone looking to grow in their nursing career.

Benefits

Sign on bonus up to $3,000

401k matching and profit sharing

Flexible Paid Time Off Program

Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts

Life and disability insurance coverage

Qualifications

• Experience from three months to one year in a similar health position.
• Experience in patient care and documentation essential.
• On-the-job training provided, no GI experience required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the healthcare team to perform nursing assessments.
• Document patient care and maintain the medical record.
• Educate patients on various digestive diseases and screenings.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Flexibility

Team Collaboration

Education

Two-year college degree or equivalent certification

Tools

Electronic medical equipment

Job description

Are you looking for a positive work environment that allows for a healthy work/life balance? If so, you will fit right in with our passionate, knowledgeable, and fun-loving team! Join our team to begin providing hands-on patient care!

Medical AssociatesGastroenterology department is looking to add a full-time Certified Medical Assistant, LPN, or RN to the team at our West Campus! The provider and nursing relationships allow the department to provide superior service to our patients. Within the department you will find a positive and supportive culture that allows you to work independently as well as part of a team.

Within the department you will find a positive and supportive culture that allows you to perform hands-on GI procedures (Anorectal Manometry, Breath Testing, Video Capsule Endoscopy, etc.)

Schedule/Hours: 72 hours per pay period, 4 days per week. Flexibility in the schedule!

Location: West Campus, 1500 Associates Drive

Spring Sign on Special!

• As a newly hired CMA, LPN, or RN, you may be eligible for up to $3,000 in bonuses!

$1,000 bonus paid after completion of your first successful 90 days as a CMA, LPN, or RN

• $1,000 bonus paid after completion of your first successful year as a CMA, LPN, or RN
• $1,000 bonus paid after completion of your second successful year as a CMA, LPN, or RN

About the Gastroenterology (Digestive) Department:
The Gastroenterology specialists work closely with our other medical and surgical practitioners for a coordinated approach to patient care. Common conditions treated include:

• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• Acid reflux disease
• Celiac disease
• Detection of polyps and cancer
• Inflammatory bowel disease including Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Colitis
• Liver disease

Types of Procedures:
This position includes scheduling and educating patients on a wide variety of digestive diseases and screenings, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including:

• Upper GI endoscopy
• Colonoscopy
• Hydrogen breath testing
• Video capsule endoscopy
• Esophageal dilatation
• Therapeutic infusions for chronic conditions such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis

Benefits Package Includes:

• Single or Family Health Insurance with discounted premium rates for wellness program participation.
• 401k with immediate matching (50% on the dollar up to 7% of pay + additional annual Profit Sharing
• Flexible Paid Time Off Program (24 days off/year)
• Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Life insurance, Long Term Disability Coverage, Short Term Disability Coverage, Dental Insurance, etc.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with health care team to direct/perform nursing assessment and interventions according to plan of care.
• Integrate the nursing process in all patient contact, care, diagnostic testing, and treatments. Collect pertinent patient health care data, review medical records and confer/collaborate with physician/mid level providers to ensure patient needs are met.
• Communicate effectively with patients, co workers, and others. Promote patient wellness and provide patient education.
• Document care provided, including but not limited to: assessment, interventions, medication, patient education, and assist with integrity of medical record.
• Maintain an office environment that is safe, neat, organized, and supplied with necessary equipment, instruments, supplies, and educational materials. Ensure equipment is functioning safely and properly. Perform cleaning and maintenance of equipment according to guidelines.
• Demonstrate flexibility in performing other additional duties of patient care. Provide input for devising systems to improve quality and efficiency of patient care and workflow. Participate in required meetings.
• Facilitate reimbursement of services provided, including but not limited to: charge tickets, referrals, and insurance requirements.
• Complete all other assigned projects and duties.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Experience: From three months to one year of similar or related experience. On-the-job-training provided, no GI experience required!

Education:Equivalent to a two year college degree or completion of a specialized course of study or certification at a business or trade school.

Interpersonal Skills:A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to normal courtesy and tact. Work involves extensive personal contact with others and/or is usually of a personal or sensitive nature. Work may involve motivating or influencing others. Outside contacts become important and fostering sound relationships with other entities (companies and/or individuals) becomes necessary.

Other Skills:Keyboarding skills and use of electronic equipment. Use and operate a wide variety of diagnostic and medical equipment. Use personal protection safety equipment including gloves, lab coats, gowns, goggles, and face masks/shields.