Urgent Care Nurse-RN or LPN

Peoples Community Health Clinic, Inc; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoples Community Health Clinic, Inc. is seeking an Urgent Care Nurse-RN or LPN (or CMA) for a full-time role in Waterloo, IA. You will provide primary and normative nursing care, patient education, and support for care coordination within a community health setting.

The role requires Iowa LPN/RN license (or CMA), BLS/CPR, and the ability to work independently in a clinical environment with rotating Saturday coverage. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program or CMA certification.
• Current Iowa LPN or RN license or CMA is required.
• Strong clinical knowledge and patient care skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides primary and normative care for patients.
• Provides patient education and counseling.
• Assists care team in coordinating patient care.
• Initiates prior authorizations for referrals when required.
• Maintains a service-oriented patient-facing environment.
• Contributes to quality improvement initiatives and reducing health disparities.
• Follows policies and procedures and maintains professional competence.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient education

Communication

Attention to detail

Planning & organizing

Adaptability

Independence

Problem solving

MS Office familiarity

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program or CMA certification

Tools

MS Office Suite

EHR systems

Job description

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Urgent Care Nurse-RN or LPN

Urgent Care Full Time Union Peoples Community Health Clinic- Waterloo, Waterloo, IA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1125

Salary Range: $19.79 To $36.92 Hourly

Job Description

Clinical Nurse (LPN or RN) or Certified Medical Assistant

FLSA Classification: Non-exempt

Reports to: Clinic Supervisor

Job Summary/Objective:

Provides primary care nursing, patient education, health care maintenance, patient counseling, and normative care services to patients at Peoples Community Health Clinic. Works with providers and administers nursing care utilizing the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation). Assists with the planning, development and implementation of health education programs and materials, and provides assistance to and supervision of the Patient Clinical Representatives in areas of nursing beyond their scope of practice. Performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the mission of Peoples Community Health Clinic.

Protected Health Information Requirements/Access:

• This position will require the use or disclosure of protected health Information.
• This position will use the Treatment class of protected health information.
• Restrictions on the protected health information for this position will follow the Privacy Policies of Peoples Community Health Clinic, Inc.
• Use or disclosure of protected health information not routinely available to this position will follow procedures assessed by or directed by management.
• Patient Records – Yes Medical Information System - Yes

Essential Functions:

• Provides primary and normative care for patients.
• Provides patient education and counseling.
• Assists other care team members in coordinating patient care.
• Coordinates the referral process by initiating prior authorizations when required.
• Supports a service-oriented atmosphere in accordance with Peoples Community Health Clinic Mission and Philosophy.
• Works to improve work processes and clinical outcomes including health disparity and quality improvement collaboratives.
• Follows policies and procedures.
• Develops and maintains own competence.
• Maintains a safe working environment and practices safe working habits.
• Assists in control of Peoples Community Health Clinic resources.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated
• Maintains strong clinical knowledge
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people
• Ability to work with a large degree of independence
• Ability to respond calmly in stressful situations
• Communication – listening, speaking, writing, and reading comprehension
• Working knowledge of MS Office Products (ex. Excel, Word, Access, Power Point) and Windows Platform. Must be comfortable moving within an EHR computer system regularly
• Attention to detail
• Mathematical reasoning
• Planning and organizing
• Adaptability and flexibility

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Pediatric to geriatric

Work Environment/Personal Protective Equipment:

This position operates in a clinical environment, PPE required as indicated.

Physical Demands:

This position requires occasional sitting –(1%-33% of shift); frequent standing (34% - 66% of shift; occasional walking –(1%-33% of shift); occasional lifting and carrying up to 10 lbs. (1% - 33% of shift); frequent pushing/pulling up to 10 lbs.(34%-66% of shift) and occasionally 11lbs. – 100lbs (1% - 33% of shift); frequent use of hands/arms for repetitive movement and continuous finger dexterity; occasional bending/stooping, twisting, squatting/crouching, and reaching at, below and above shoulder level (1% - 33% of shift).

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Typically work hours and days are between Monday and Friday,8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with rotating Saturday coverage. Some flexibility in hours is allowed. Responsibilities occasionally may require irregular hours as deemed necessary. This may include an adjusted work schedule, long days, and early morning or late evening hours in order to meet client scheduling demands. The employee must work a minimum of 40.0 hours each week to maintain full-time status.

Travel:

Occasional driving might be expected for this position.

Education and Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program or Medical Assistant certification
• Relevant nursing experience preferred.

Licensure and Certificates:

• Current Iowa LPN or RN license or CMA
• Current BLS or CPR/First Aid certification
• Mandatory reporter training for child and dependent adult abuse certificate

Other Duties:

The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements as individuals may perform other duties as assigned.