RN, LPN or CMA - Pediatrics - Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge, IA 
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Job Description
Overview

$5,000 sign on bonus for external candidates

RN, LPN or CMA

Monday- Friday

Full-Time Benefits

Functions as a clinician, educator and resource for patients within their specialty of care and up to their licensure in scope of practice.

Why UnityPoint Health?

  • Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
  • Benefits - Our competitive program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
  • Development - We believe equipping you with support and is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
  • Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.


Responsibilities

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

* Assist provider and other clinical staff with obtaining basic vital information preparing patient for examination, treatment and minor surgical procedures.

* Demonstrates competence in the clinical skills necessary to carry out assigned job duties.

* May be required to draw and collect blood and other samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.

* Administer vaccines and ordered medications by oral, IM,SQ or ID routes.

* Place urinary catheters per protocol.

* Schedule referrals for patients with specialist or outpatient as requested by the provider. Complete appropriate forms or requisitions needed for referrals or lab testing, including appropriate CPT/ICD-9 coding.

* Responsible for tracking system for follow-up appointments related to office visits, laboratory tests and procedures to regularly follow patients monitoring disease status.

* Provide appropriate and timely documentation in the patient's electronic health record using standardized workflows and processes.

Development and Patient Education

* Be aware of what is happening in clinic/department and the organization by attending clinic/department meetings, reading emails and regularly checking information on the organization's intranet site.

* Maintain compliance with CLIA, OSHA, Safety and Risk Management guidelines.

* Maintain compliance and behave in a manner consistent with all policies and procedures, including but not limited to Compliance, HIPAA and personnel workplace rules.

* Behave in a manner consistent with all Compliance and HIPAA policies and procedures.

* Maintain regular and consistent attendance at work.

* Demonstrate initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.

* Provide education to patients and families using the Teach-back method per protocols and guidelines.

* Balance team and individual responsibilities; be open and objective to other's views; give and welcome feedback; contribute to positive team goals; and put the success of the team above own interests.

* Perform other duties as requested by Clinic Administrator to facilitate the smooth and effective operations of the office.


Qualifications

Education:

  • Current Iowa license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
  • Meets educational/competency requirements per policy.
  • BSN preferred but not required.
  • Or graduate of an accredited program for Licensed Practical Nurses.
  • Or graduate of an accredited program for Medical Assistants.

License(s)/Certification(s):

  • CPR certification. Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

  • Area of Interest: Allied Health;
  • FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9;
  • Department: Pediatrics- Kenyon Road;
  • Shift: weekdays/40 hours;
  • Job ID: 148037;

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Salary and Benefits
USD $19.72/Hr.-USD $29.58/Hr.
Required Experience
Open
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