The Iowa Clinic·West Des Moines, Iowa
Provide professional nursing services for plastic surgery patients, including conducting comprehensive assessments and assisting providers with triage. Formulate initial plans of care and manage patient communications to ensure high-quality care.
You’re in the right place.
Healthcare here is different – we’re locally owned and led by our physicians, and all decisions are always made right here in Central Iowa.
By working at The Iowa Clinic, you’ll get to make a difference while seeing a difference in our workplace.
Because as one clinic dedicated to exceptional care, we’re committed to exceeding expectations, showing compassion and collaborating to provide the kind of care most of us got into this business to deliver in the first place.
Think you’ve got what it takes to join our TIC team?
Keep reading… A day in the life… Wondering what a day in the life of an RN/LPN/CMA in Plastic Surgery at The Iowa Clinic might look like?
Arrive at work in the morning – no night shifts here!
Work Schedule will be PRN - As Needed during normal clinic hours.
Provides professional nursing services for patients of assigned physician(s) following established nursing practice standards and medical office hospital procedures Conducts comprehensive assessments of patient's care needs Assists provider(s) with patient triage, identifies nursing diagnoses or problem lists and formulates an initial plan of care based on assessment data Spend enough time with your patients to listen to them and get to know them Participate in a department potluck or team building activity over lunch Visit The Iowa Clinic intranet to see what volunteer opportunities are available to you this month and read what is happening around the clinic Return patient calls and ensure all patients feel valued and cared for Leave in the evening – hooray for working standard clinic hours!
This job might be for you if you have…
A desire to find a meaningful, fulfilling career Knowledge of nursing techniques, procedures, medical diagnoses and treatments Exceptional patient skills The ability to prepare and maintain records Effective communication skills (written and verbal) A positive and team-oriented attitude Ability to assist physicians in professional manner Required Licenses Must be licensed as a RN/LPN/CMA by the State of Iowa Bonus points if… You love exceeding people’s expectations You enjoy having fun where you work Finding meaningful connections is what you live for Know someone else who might be a great fit for this role? Share it with them! What’s in it for you One of the best 401(k) programs in central Iowa, including employer match and profit sharing Employee incentives to share in the Clinic’s success Generous PTO accruals and paid holidays Health, dental and vision insurance Quarterly volunteer opportunities through a variety of local nonprofits Training and development programs Opportunities to have fun with your colleagues, including TIC night at the Iowa Cubs, employee appreciation tailgate party, Adventureland day, State Fair tickets, annual holiday party, drive-in movie night… we could go on and on Monthly departmental celebrations, jeans days and clinic-wide competitions Employee rewards and recognition program Health and wellness program with up to $350/year in incentives Employee feedback surveys All employee meetings, team huddles and transparent communication
Must hold a valid RN, LPN, or CMA license from the State of Iowa. Requires knowledge of nursing procedures, medical diagnoses, and strong interpersonal communication skills.
Market context
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