CMA/LPN/RN - Urgent Care (Part-Time, Every Other Weekend)

The Iowa Clinic; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

The Iowa Clinic in West Des Moines, IA is seeking a dedicated registered nurse to join our outpatient team. This part-time, non-benefit eligible role offers standard clinic hours with no night shifts, providing compassionate care under established nursing practices.

You'll conduct comprehensive assessments, assist physicians, document care plans, and communicate clearly with patients and families while delivering patient-centered service every day.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of nursing techniques, procedures, medical diagnoses and treatments.
• Exceptional patient skills and ability to listen and respond empathetically.
• Ability to prepare and maintain patient records accurately.
• Effective written and verbal communication with patients and providers.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude and collaboration with physicians.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing services for patients following established standards.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patient care needs.
• Assist physicians with patient triage and care planning.
• Spend time with patients to listen and understand concerns.
• Maintain accurate medical records and document care plans.
• Return patient calls and ensure patients feel valued and cared for.

Skills

Nursing techniques

Patient care

Record keeping

Communication skills

Team player

Education

RN license (Iowa)

LPN/CMA license

Job description

Looking for a career where you love what you do and who you do it with? You're in the right place.

Healthcare here is different - we're locally owned and led by our physicians, and all decisions are always made right here in Central Iowa.

By working at The Iowa Clinic, you'll get to make a difference while seeing a difference in our workplace. Because as one clinic dedicated to exceptional care, we're committed to exceeding expectations, showing compassion and collaborating to provide the kind of care most of us got into this business to deliver in the first place.

Think you've got what it takes to join our TIC team? Keep reading...

A day in the life…

Wondering what a day in the life of a clinical staff at The Iowa Clinic might look like?

• Arrive at work in the morning - no night shifts here!
• Schedule: 2 x 8-hour shifts every other weekend, working Saturday and Sunday
• Provides professional nursing services for patients of assigned physician(s) following established nursing practice standards and medical office hospital procedures
• Conducts comprehensive assessments of patient's care needs
• Assists provider(s) with patient triage, identifies nursing diagnoses or problem lists and formulates an initial plan of care based on assessment data
• Spend enough time with your patients to listen to them and get to know them
• Visit The Iowa Clinic intranet to see what volunteer opportunities are available to you this month and read what is happening around the clinic
• Return patient calls and ensure all patients feel valued and cared for
• Leave in the evening - hooray for working standard clinic hours!
• Note: this is a part-time, non-benefit eligible position

This job might be for you if you have…

Qualifications

• A desire to find a meaningful, fulfilling career
• Knowledge of nursing techniques, procedures, medical diagnoses and treatments
• Exceptional patient skills
• The ability to prepare and maintain records
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
• A positive and team-oriented attitude
• Ability to assist physicians in professional manner

Required Licenses

• Iowa RN license, CMA or LPN License required.

Bonus points if…

• You love exceeding people's expectations
• You enjoy having fun where you work
• Finding meaningful connections is what you live for

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