Clinic Registered Nurse; RN): Primary Care

Overview

Description
At Mercy One, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

Employment Type Full time

Shift Day Shift

Join the Mercy One Lake Mills Family Medicine team as a Clinic Registered Nurse. As a Clinic RN, you will provide patient care in outpatient settings and are responsible for delivering safe, effective, and evidence-based patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. You will coordinate care provided by other clinical staff, support patient and family education, and ensure communication across healthcare teams.

You are accountable for clinical standards and may operate with minimal supervision.

• Provide patient care in outpatient settings with safe, evidence-based practice.
• Coordinate care with other clinical staff and support patient and family education.
• Communicate across healthcare teams regarding care plans and patient needs.
• Educate patients, families, and clinical staff on treatments, medications, test preparation, discharge, and health maintenance; document education and evaluate understanding.
• Participate in staff meetings, committees, quality improvement, risk management, and performance improvement projects.
• Maintain documentation accuracy and completeness in EMR (assessments, vitals, symptoms, treatments, medications, education, charges, lab results, histories, and consults).
• Maintain and monitor supplies, equipment, medication stock, and office machines; follow maintenance and quality control protocols; report malfunctions.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to urgent/emergency patient needs and initiate emergency procedures.
• Other duties as needed and assigned by the manager.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, organizational policies, and standards of conduct to ensure ethical and professional behavior.

• Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
• Plans, assesses, intervenes, and provides direct patient care using critical thinking and nursing processes.
• Performs comprehensive patient assessments (physical, psychosocial, nutritional, functional, safety, spiritual, cultural, educational); makes nursing decisions based on patient status and care needs.
• Administers medications and treatments safely via multiple routes and documents accordingly.
• Proficient in collaborating with providers, staff, patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Maintains documentation accuracy and completeness in EMR.
• Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.

• Active RN License in the state of Iowa; licensure from other states may be required based on location. Compact State License acceptable where applicable.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 3 months of hire.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training within 3 months of hire.
• Proficient in basic computer skills (Windows, web-based navigation, email, MS Office).
• Ability to read, write, and understand English; communicate effectively with patients and colleagues.
• Completion of specialty classes or proof of other certifications required for some roles.

Colleagues of Mercy One Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system.

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Rooted in our Mission and Core Values
, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.