LPN/CMA - Waukee Pediatrics - Hickman Road $5,000 sign on bonus offered!

UnityPoint Health; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K matching

Health insurance

Job summary

UnityPoint Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to support our pediatric clinic in Waukee, IA. The RN will apply nursing processes, obtain vitals and histories, and prepare patients for examinations and minor procedures.

Duties include administering medications, immunizations, and coordinating referrals and follow-ups within licensure guidelines. The role emphasizes patient education, care coordination, and accurate documentation in the electronic health record, while maintaining HIPAA and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN program.
• Current license to practice nursing in IA/IL.
• CPR certification mandatory.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivery of primary health care and patient care management.
• Administer medications by all routes within licensure guidelines.
• Coordinate referrals, forms, and authorizations; schedule follow-ups and tests.
• Provide patient and family education using Teach-back method.
• Document in the electronic health record and communicate with providers and patients.
• Ensure compliance with CLIA, OSHA, and HIPAA policies.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Electronic health records

Education

RN licensure IA/IL

Job description

• Area of Interest: Nursing
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9
• Department: Pediatrics- Waukee- DM
• Shift: 7-5 M, W, Th, F Tue-OFF 1 weekend shift 8-12 every 5-6 weeks
• Job ID: 188006

Overview

RN Clinic supports providers in the delivery of primary health care by applying the nursing process, obtaining vitals and histories, preparing patients for examinations, treatments, and minor procedures, and administering medications and immunizations within licensure guidelines. The role coordinates care by scheduling referrals, completing required forms and authorizations, and maintaining tracking systems for follow-up appointments, laboratory tests, and procedures to monitor disease status. The RN provides patient and family education, answering questions to promote understanding, adherence, and effective self-care.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Assist in the delivery of primary health care services and patient care management. Demonstrates competence in the skills necessary to carry out assigned duties. Administer medications by all routes. Apply Nursing Process (Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Intervention and Evaluation – within licensure guidelines) Act as a liaison with patients, family and providers consistently demonstrating smooth and efficient telephone communication when covering provider call and scheduling patient appointments. Obtain complete history regarding health problems according to protocols. Document accurate information regarding health concerns and/or condition from patient or family member. Telephone Triage by providing and documenting advice for home care of illness/condition; conducting follow-up phone calls regarding patient’s health and progress as necessary. Ability to assess urgency of condition for immediate attention regarding illness related calls and assign priority. Placement of urinary catheters per license. Placement of IV per license. Provide patient education regarding health maintenance and medical illnesses following accepted Teach-back method per protocols and guidelines. Provide appropriate and timely documentation in the patient’s electronic health record using standardized workflows and processes. Provide information to appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e. health department). Evaluate clinical skills and practice of clinical care team. Supervision of delegated duties to License Practical Nurse and Certified Medical Assistants on approved clinical protocols. Facilitate and support relationships between providers (e.g. within clinic, referring) and with ancillary services. Understand inpatient and outpatient specialty procedures. Responsible for compliance with precertification requirements Thoroughly understand anatomical impact (phases/stages, thresholds) for clinic specialty services including co-morbidities and influences impacting patient care and treatment. Thoroughly understand testing (lab and procedures) values and relationship to patient status with accountability to take next steps, as appropriate to scope and licensure. Be aware of what is happening in clinic/department and the organization by attending clinic/department meetings, reading emails and regularly checking information on the organization’s intranet site. Meet the department work schedule. Maintain compliance with CLIA, OSHA, Safety and Risk Management guidelines. Maintain compliance with Personnel policies and procedures. Monitor environmental conditions in order to secure protected health information. Maintain regular and consistent attendance at work. Behave in a manner consistent with all Compliance and HIPAA policies and procedures. Demonstrate initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations. Balance team and individual responsibilities; be open and objective to other’s views; give and welcome feedback; contribute to positive team goals; and put the success of the team above own interests. Perform other duties as requested by Clinic Administrator to facilitate the smooth and effective operations of the office

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nurses. Current license to practice nursing in the State of Iowa/Illinois for Registered Nurse. Mandatory Reporter certification CPR certification. Meets educational/competency requirements per policy. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work as a team member. Ability to understand and apply guidelines, policies and procedures. Previous clinical experience in a medical office preferred. Strong computer skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills