Weekend Clinic RN/LPN/CMA - Patient Care & Diagnostics

Mercy Cedar Rapids; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Cedar Rapids is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to support patient-centered care in our clinic setting. The RN will assist physicians and mid-level providers, perform nursing assessments, take vitals, and participate in telephonic and electronic patient interactions.

Responsibilities include preparing exam rooms, administering injections and collecting specimens, venipuncture, EKGs, and patient education. Strong knowledge of pharmacology and safety guidelines is required.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license in Iowa required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• One year medical office experience preferred.
• Ability to perform venipuncture and EKGs.

Responsibilities

• Prepares instruments, supplies and protective devices for exam and testing prior to the visit.
• Rooms and prepares the patient for examination; reviews histories, allergies, medications, reason for visit and takes vitals.
• Orders/administers injections, orders/collects specimens for lab testing and performs phlebotomy as needed.
• Provides patient instruction using pre-approved materials for chief complaint or health promotion.
• Prints after visit summary and completes discharge; schedules follow-up or referrals.
• Manages calls to patients regarding test results and treatment instructions.
• Processes medication requests/changes/refills per established protocols; knowledge of dosages and interactions.
• Assists with diagnostic procedures (EKGs, nebulizer treatments) as directed.
• Maintains inventory and adheres to safety guidelines.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Nursing assessments

Pharmacology basics

Venipuncture

Patient instruction

Education

Education sufficient to obtain required licensure

Tools

EHR

Nebulizers

Spirometers

EKG machines

Job description

Mercy Cedar Rapids is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to support patient-centered care in our clinic setting. The RN will assist physicians and mid-level providers, perform nursing assessments, take vitals, and participate in telephonic and electronic patient interactions.

Responsibilities include preparing exam rooms, administering injections and collecting specimens, venipuncture, EKGs, and patient education. Strong knowledge of pharmacology and safety guidelines is required.