REGISTERED NURSE

Eastern Iowa Health Center; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

4 Weeks PTO

401(k) with employer match

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Gym Membership Discount

NHSC Loan Repayment

Job summary

Eastern Iowa Health Center in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to deliver patient-centered care across our pediatric, family medicine or women's health programs. You will supervise staff, manage patient visits, and support clinical operations with the Athena EMR.

Join a mission-driven team that values health equity, offers strong benefits, PTO and 401(k) matching. This role supports a Monday–Friday schedule with competitive hourly wages based on experience.

Qualifications

• An associate’s degree or RN certificate required.
• Licensed to practice in Iowa with required BLS certification.
• Previous clinic experience preferred.
• Strong teamwork and patient-centered care mindset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee care of LPNs, CMAs and clinical staff.
• Educate patients and families appropriate to age/diagnosis.
• Provide general nursing care and leadership with providers.
• Assist with visits, rooming patients, vital signs and EMR entries.
• Maintain exam rooms and stock supplies for visits.
• Perform tests (glucose, rapid HIV, influenza, strep) and handle specimens.
• Monitor changes in patient condition and respond appropriately.
• Administer meds and vaccines per orders; IV access if ordered.
• Support procedures and post-procedural care; ensure infection control.

Education

Associate’s degree or RN certificate

Tools

Athena EMR

Job description

Build a career that makes an impact in the lives of patients and families throughout Eastern Iowa.

Find Your Place at EIHC

Bring your skills, your passion and your desire to serve to a team committed to exceptional, patient-centered care.

More Than a Job. A Mission.

Help us improve the health of our community, one person at a time.

Grow Your Career With Us

Join a collaborative healthcare team where your work matters—to your colleagues, your patients and your community.

Make a Difference Every Day

Build a career that makes an impact in the lives of patients and families throughout Eastern Iowa.

Find Your Place at EIHC

Bring your skills, your passion and your desire to serve to a team committed to exceptional, patient-centered care.

More Than a Job. A Mission.

Help us improve the health of our community, one person at a time.

Grow Your Career With Us

Join a collaborative healthcare team where your work matters—to your colleagues, your patients and your community.

Make a Difference Every Day

Build a career that makes an impact in the lives of patients and families throughout Eastern Iowa.

Find Your Place at EIHC

Bring your skills, your passion and your desire to serve to a team committed to exceptional, patient-centered care.

More Than a Job. A Mission.

Help us improve the health of our community, one person at a time.

Grow Your Career With Us

Join a collaborative healthcare team where your work matters—to your colleagues, your patients and your community.

Make a Difference Every Day

Build a career that makes an impact in the lives of patients and families throughout Eastern Iowa.

Find Your Place at EIHC

Bring your skills, your passion and your desire to serve to a team committed to exceptional, patient-centered care.

More Than a Job. A Mission.

Help us improve the health of our community, one person at a time.

Grow Your Career With Us

Join a collaborative healthcare team where your work matters—to your colleagues, your patients and your community.

Make a Difference Every Day

Build Your Career. Make a Difference.

At Eastern Iowa Health Center, our team shares a commitment to providing exceptional, patient-centered healthcare for everyone in our community, regardless of their ability to pay.

From medical, dental and behavioral healthcare to pharmacy, administrative and support services, every member of our team plays a role in helping our patients and strengthening our community.

If you’re passionate about serving others and looking for meaningful work alongside a dedicated team, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits That Support You

Health insurance starting at $1 per pay period

4 weeks of paid time off

401(k) with a 4% employer match

Dental and vision insurance

FSA and HSA account options

Employer-paid long-term disability and life insurance

Voluntary short-term disability and life insurance

Benefits and eligibility may vary by position and employment status.

Explore our current opportunities below and find the role that’s right for you.

Position:REGISTERED NURSE

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA

Job Id:368

# of Openings:1

REGISTERED NURSE - FAMILY MEDICINE, PEDIATRICS, OR WOMEN'S HEALTH

Cedar Rapids, IA

$27.04-$43.68

Be a part of an organization that is dedicated to health equity for all.

As a Federally Qualified Health Center, our mission at Eastern Iowa Health Center (EIHC) is to provide exceptional and accessible health care services throughout our community. We are a collaborative team dedicated to the wellness and the excellence of care regardless of the patient’s ability to pay. EIHC believes in non-judgmental and equal care for all members of our diverse community.

Our staff values compassion as a guiding force. EIHC promotes health equity for all and believes health care is a right, not a privilege. You will thrive in a collaborative environment where you take ethical action and ownership to solve problems and lead positive outcomes. Do you want to be part of a larger purpose of an evolving, high-performance culture that empowers you to make a difference?

EIHC is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse dedicated to serving the needs of our community.

SCHEDULE Monday through Friday

COMPENSATION $27.04 to $43.68 hourly depending on experience

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee clinical care of other personnel including the Licensed Practical Nurse, Certified Medical Assistant and Clinical assistant.
• Provides individualized education to patients and families appropriate for age, diagnosis, and level of understanding.
• Provide general nursing care and leadership, working collaboratively with providers and multidisciplinary team members.
• Assists providers with patient office visits, including putting patients in rooms, interviewing patients, recording vital signs and entering information in patient’s electronic medical record.
• Responsible for maintaining exam rooms organized, clean, and stocked with required supplies and equipment for each visit.
• Performs select clinical tests including, but not limited to; blood glucose, rapid HIV testing, influenza, and strep cultures. Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Correctly labels all specimens.
• Observes, assesses, records, and reports changes in patients’ condition.
• Administers medications and vaccines according to orders from a provider following the six (6) rights of medication administration.
• May initiate intravenous access and administer medications intravenously as ordered by a provider.
• Assists providers with procedures by providing pre- and post-procedural care, participating in the Time Out, and intra-procedural support.
• Follows standard precautions with all patients for proper infection control; correctly follows medical and surgical aseptic technique when indicated.
• Screen patient calls and make follow up calls as requested by the provider.

EMR Athena

AMAZING BENEFITS

• 4 Weeks of Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• 2 Cultural Floating Holidays
• Health Insurance - Plan options start at $1.00 per pay period
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Medical and Dependent Care
• Health Savings Account
• 100% employer paid Basic Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(K) (4% Employer Matchand 100% vested from Day 1)
• Employee Clothing Allowance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Gym Membership Discount to the Midwest Athletic Club
• National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment
• FTCA Malpractice Insurance

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• An associate’s degree or a certificate from a qualified RN program required.
• Currently licensed to practice in the state of Iowa.
• Current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers Certification (BLS) required.
• Previous experience in a medical clinic preferred.

Eastern Iowa Health Center is an equal opportunity employer and makes decisions related to compensation and all terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the basis of merit. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), religion, marital status, age, national origin, disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful and prohibited by the Company.

Eastern Iowa Health Center is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application process, please send us an email at [e-mail] — please state the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for reasonable accommodation are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Employees may request a free paper copy of their IRS Form 1095-C by contacting the Human Resources Department.