UnityPoint Health·Des Moines, Iowa
The nurse provides comprehensive care for adolescent patients, including performing diagnostic tests, assisting with examinations, and administering medications. They are also responsible for patient education, documenting health information in electronic charts, and coordinating specialist referrals.
Answers questions and provides teaching as appropriate to scope and licensure or as directed by provider to patients and family members regarding health maintenance and medical illnesses Documents appropriate information in the patient’s electronic chart. Complete patient forms and requests medical records/correspondence to be scanned into the electronic health record. Schedule referrals for patients with specialist or outpatient as requested by the provider. Complete appropriate forms or requisitions needed for referrals or lab testing Assist provider with patient examination, procedures and emergencies Provide and document advice for home care of illness/condition conducting follow up phone calls regarding patient’s health and progress as directed by provider. Perform diagnostic tests and laboratory procedures Prepare and assist provider with patient examination, specimen collection, minor surgical procedures and treatment of the patients, including administration of medication under direct supervision of the provider as appropriate to scope and licensure
Education: Graduate of accredited nursing program. License(s)/Certification(s): Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa.
Previous clinical experience in ambulatory clinic.
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program and hold a current Registered Nurse license in Iowa. Previous clinical experience in an ambulatory clinic setting is required.
Market context
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