Team RN - University Clinic - 30 Hours Per Week
Are you looking for an opportunity to do amazing work helping others? You've come to the right place. Let's make a difference! Primary Health Care (PHC) was founded in 1981 by Dr. Bery Engebretsen in Des Moines, IA. Our mission has remained unchanged since that time, to provide healthcare and supportive services to all, regardless of insurance, immigration status, or ability to pay. Based on the needs of the communities we serve, PHC offers a spectrum of medical and dental services including family practice, behavioral health, HIV care and services, and pharmacy. PHC’s Homeless Support Services is the entry point for serving people experiencing homelessness in Polk County. Enabling services are available to help patients with benefits enrollment, case management, transportation, translation, and patient education. We currently have locations in Ames, Des Moines, & Marshalltown. As a Team RN, you will provide nursing care for patients and leadership for the care team support staff. You will assess, plan, direct and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients, as determined by the patient’s physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs in accordance with established standards through the Iowa Board of Nursing and PHC policies and procedures. What's Great About This Position
Enjoy work-life balance with a set schedule, working approximatley 30 hours per week. Clinic hours are Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM. Schedule for this position is to be determined.
Earn 4 weeks of PTO during your first year of employment plus receive paid holidays.
Working at PHC may enable you to apply for assistance with your nursing education loans through the Nurse Corp Loan Repayment program. Click here for more information. (https://bhw.hrsa.gov/funding/apply-loan-repayment?utmcampaign=Apply+Now+for+the+Nurse+Corps+Loan+Repayment+Program&utmmedium=email&utmsource=GovDelivery#nclrp)
What You Will Do
Provides leadership to the care team to ensure efficient patient flow and completion of daily tasks. Assigns care team members in accordance with patient needs and staff capabilities and qualifications to meet the needs of the clinic. Participates in performance management of the care team support staff. (Care team coordination)
Provides population health management for empaneled patients to assist with the chronic care management and addressing gaps in care. (Population health management)
Performs quality assurance reviews for life safety controls/tasks and duties assigned to clinical support staff. (Quality control)
Triages patients in-person or on the phone according to established protocol. (Patient triage)
Coordinates the patient medication management ensuring comprehensive medication reconciliation, appropriate patient education, and that medication refills are completed per standing orders. (Medication refills)
Documents patient care accurately and timely in the electronic health record. (Clinical documentation)
Assists clinical support staff as needed, including but not limited to, facilitating patient rooming and intake, obtaining vital signs; performing point-of-care, lab, and diagnostic testing per orders; administering medications, immunizations, and treatments per orders, completing prior authorizations and referrals to ensure efficient care team workflow. (Vital signs and point-of-care testing)
Serves as a patient advocate, resource, and point-of-contact for patients through the continuum of care. Provides care management of patients defined by the health center as high risk and/or needing education.
Performs pre-cleaning and transport of contaminated instruments per infection control policies and procedures.
Qualifications You Need to Bring
Completion of an accredited RN program accepted by the Iowa Board of Nursing for licensure
A minimum of 2 years of RN experience. LPN experience may be considered to meet the minimum experience requirement for internal candidates at leadership discretion.
Excellent customer service skills.
Effective English communication skills, written and verbal.
Knowledgeable of nursing care regulations and practices established by the Iowa Board of Nursing.
Demonstrates competency of required nursing skills.
Contributes to a team approach to care.
Effective leadership skills.
Accurate and efficient typing skills.
Efficiently performs basic computer functions.
Demonstrates competency using electronic health record.
Demonstrates attention to detail in work.
Prioritizes assigned work.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with a diverse group of individuals.
Interacts with others in an empathetic manner while maintaining professional boundaries.
Remains calm and works through difficult interactions.
Effectively resolves problems.
Utilizes universal precautions in patient care.
Licenses & Certifications:
Current RN license accepted by the State of Iowa Board of Nursing
Mandatory Reporter Training: Child and Dependent Adult Abuse recognized by the State of Iowa
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers Certification recognized by the American Heart Association.
Must be obtained within Introductory Period if not current
We Take Care of Our People
Your experience and skills determine your base pay. The hiring range for this position is typically $24.81 - $31.00 per hour. Candidates with extensive work experience related to this position may be considered for additional compensation up to the pay grade maximum of $37.21 per hour. PHC also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Generous PTO accrual (equal to 4 weeks by the end of 1st year) plus paid holidays
One day paid to attend continuing education & continuing education reimbursement
License/certification fee reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement program
401k with company match
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life & disability insurance
Flexible spending & health savings accounts
Supplemental accident & critical illness insurance
Discounts on pet insurance
Visit https://phciowa.org/careers for a summary of PHC’s benefits.
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