Job Information
Catholic Health Initiatives Clinic RN in Corning, Iowa
Overview
At CHI Health Mercy Corning our mission has been to nurture and enhance the quality of life for residents of Adams and Taylor counties in Iowa. Whether its providing emergency care to a child detecting a disease early enough to save a patients life or restoring a senior citizens mobility and independence after an injury or fall CHI Health Mercy Corning provides comprehensive care in familiar surroundings. Our physicians and mid-level practitioners work with a full complement of advanced technology to bring quality care to you. Our medical staff offers a wide range of medical specialities from primary care to oncology.
Responsibilities
Clinic RN
CHI Health Mercy - Corning, IA
Performs/directs patient care following established clinic workflows including, but not limited to admission interview, accurate documentation and timely patient flow.
Accompanies the physician into the exam room or is connected remotely by audio for the patient visit documenting in the electronic medical record (EMR) all aspects of care to include chief complaint (CC), history of presenting illness (HPI), physician exam (PE) and patient plan as directed by the physician.
Works directly with physician to ensure the patient visit is appropriately documented.
Develops an understanding of physician practice patterns and key terms used by the physician to ensure efficient and accurate real time documentation of patient visit.
Triage patient care to ensure priority is provided to patients in an emergency situation: prepare room for daily patient care; responsible for sterilization; restocks instruments; Cleans and resets rooms between patients; orders medications and supplies; helps orient new employees to clinic through explanation of procedure.
Assists healthcare providers with exams, treatments, procedures and testing as directed. Willingness to ask provider questions, get clarification when needed and communicate concerns appropriately and timely. Performs phlebotomy, lab procedures, and communicates results to the patient as ordered by the provider. Notifies patients of lab and diagnostic test results under the direct supervision of the health care provider. Ensures appropriate consent are obtained prior to the above.
Provides patient and family education pertaining to healthcare management, disease process, treatment, test(s), medication and follow-up under direct supervision of the health care provider. Maintain/update patient education materials and consent forms.
Qualifications
Required:
Current/valid Registered Nurse License - Iowa.
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS).
Pay Range
$16.26 - $22.97/hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.