Mercy Cedar Rapids·North Liberty, Iowa
Provides knowledgeable support to physicians and mid-level providers in all aspects of patient care within a clinic setting. Responsibilities include preparing patients for exams, administering injections, performing diagnostic procedures, and managing patient communications regarding test results.
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This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by facilitating the delivery of health care services by providing knowledgeable support to the physicians or mid-level provider in all aspects of patient care. The Registered Nurse will utilize the nursing process in all interactions with patients and their families: in person during the clinic visit, telephonically and electronically.
Job Duties
Prepares instruments, supplies and protective devices for exam and testing prior to the visit.
Rooms and prepares the patient for examination. This includes reviewing histories, allergies, medications, reason for visit and taking vitals.
Per established standing orders of provider, orders/administers injections, orders/collects specimens for lab testing (ex. Rapid strep tests) and performs phlebotomy as needed. Provides test results as directed by Provider.
Provides patient instruction using pre-approved patient education materials specific to the chief complaint or for the health promotion of observed behaviors known to contribute to poor health, as directed by the provider.
Prints after visit summary and completes discharge of patient from exam room. This may include scheduling a follow-up appointment, providing referral information or scheduling patients for testing procedures and providing instructions.
Manages phone calls to patients regarding test/lab results and provides appropriate instruction for treatment, as directed by the provider.
Processes medication requests/changes/refills per established written protocols. This includes having knowledge of medications, including basic dosages, side effects and interactions.
Provides assistance with diagnostic procedures (ex. EKGs) and treatments (ex. Nebulizer treatments) as directed by the provider. This includes obtaining specimens, labeling and disposition to the laboratory and explaining diagnostic procedures to patient as needed.
Manages sample medication according to organizational policy and procedure.
Orders and maintains adequate but not excessive medical supply inventory.
Collects and documents urine drug screens in compliance with regulations.
Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.
Mercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years.
Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Requires a current Registered Nurse license in the state of Iowa and BLS certification from the American Heart Association. One year of medical office experience is preferred, along with mandatory reporter training for child and adult abuse.
Market context
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