Primary Nurse (RN) (FT) | Rheumatology | Ames | 2026-216

McFarland Clinic; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

McFarland Clinic in Ames, IA is seeking a Primary Nurse (RN) for the Rheumatology clinic on a full-time basis. This role emphasizes patient-centered care, accurate vital signs, medication reconciliation, and collaboration with providers to support treatment plans.

Responsibilities include rooming patients, reviewing medications, obtaining prior authorizations, assisting with minor procedures, and maintaining stocked exam rooms.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current State RN license.
• BLS certification for Health Care Providers.
• Mandatory reporting of dependent adult and child abuse.
• Pre-employment drug screen and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Standard Rooming process—obtain vital signs and review medical records.
• Review and reconcile medications; verify immunizations and treatment plans with providers.
• Authorize medication refills per provider direction and obtain prior authorizations for meds and imaging.
• Assist with minor procedures and stock exam rooms.

Skills

Team player

Service oriented

Vital signs

Med reconciliation

Education

Graduate of nursing program

Job description

Primary Nurse (RN) (FT) | Rheumatology | Ames | 2026-216

Job Category: Medical Assistants

Requisition Number: PRIMA004674

• Posted : September 8, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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South Ames
Ames, IA 500103014, USA

Description

McFarland Clinic is currently accepting applications for a Primary Nurse (RN) for its Ames office. Candidates should be service-oriented, a team player, and be able to provide extraordinary care, every day to our patients.

Responsibilities include: Standard Rooming process- obtain vital signs, review and reconcile medications, immunizations and other medical records, contract patients with results and treatment recommendations per provider direction, authorize medication refills per provider direction, obtain prior authorization for both medications and imaging procedures, assist with minor procedures, stock exam rooms.

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Certification/License:

• Possession of State Registered Nurse license.
• Current Basic Life Support certification for Health Care Providers.
• Mandatory Reporting of Dependent Adult and Child Abuse.

Days: Monday - Friday. Afternoon out on Fridays

Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Experience

• Previous hospital or clinic experience - requirements related to specialty area preferred.

Pre-employment drug screen and criminal history background checks are a condition of hire.

McFarland Clinic offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, 401(k), and PTO.

McFarland Clinic is central Iowa's largest physician-owned multi-specialty clinic. Join our team and join a group of caring professionals, dedicated to providing Extraordinary Care, Every Day! We value quality care and extraordinary service, trusting relationships and an exceptional workplace. Our organization has more than 80 years experience of caring for people. We welcome applicants who can help us enhance the health and well-being of our patients and communities we serve.

McFarland Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer
McFarland Clinic makes every effort to comply with all requirements of federal, state and local laws relating to Equal Employment Opportunity.

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