LPN/RN - Rheumatology

Medical Associates Rheumatology department is looking to add a full-time LPN or RN to the team at our West Campus! Ideal team member will have excellent communication skills and enjoy working at a fast pace. 

Schedule: 80 hours per pay period, option for 8, 9, or 10-hour shifts! Full-Benefits Eligible!

Location: West Campus

Benefits Package Includes:

• Single or Family Health Insurance with discounted premium rates for wellness program participation.
• 401k with immediate matching (50% on the dollar up to 7% of pay + additional annual Profit Sharing)
• Flexible Paid Time Off Program (24 days off/year)
• Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Life insurance, Long Term Disability Coverage, Short Term Disability Coverage, Dental Insurance, etc.

Job Duties:

• Collaborate with health care team using telehealth and triage decision making tools and
  protocols to direct/perform independent nursing assessment and intervention.
• Integrate the nursing process in all patient contact, care, diagnostic testing, and treatments.
  Collect pertinent patient health care data, review medical records and confer/collaborate with
  physician/mid-level providers to ensure complex patient needs are met. Ensure the plan reflects
  current rules, regulations and evidenced based standards and practices.
• Communicate effectively with patients, co-workers, and external customers to share the decision
  making process and influence the expected outcome. Promote patient wellness and provide
  patient education. Document care provided, including but not limited to: assessment,
  interventions, medication, patient education, and assist with integrity of medical record.
• Demonstrate flexibility in performing other additional duties of patient care. Provide input for
  devising systems to improve quality and efficiency of patient care and workflow. Participate in
  required meetings.
• Maintain an office environment that is safe, neat, organized, and supplied with necessary
  equipment, instruments, supplies, and educational materials. Ensure equipment is functioning
  safely and properly. Perform cleaning and maintenance of equipment according to guidelines.
• Facilitate reimbursement of services provided, including but not limited to, charge tickets,
  referrals, and insurance requirements.
• Complete all other assigned projects and duties.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Experience - From one to two years of similar or related experience.
 

Education - Equivalent to a two year college degree or completion of a specialized course of study or certification. Valid RN Licensure with the ability to practice in Iowa.
 

Interpersonal Skills - A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to normal courtesy and tact. Work involves extensive personal contact with others and/or is usually of a personal or sensitive nature. Work may involve motivating or influencing others. Outside contacts become important and fostering sound relationships with other entities (companies and/or individuals) becomes necessary.
 

Other Skills - Keyboarding skills and use of electronic equipment. Use and operate a wide variety of diagnostic and medical equipment. Use personal protection safety equipment including gloves, lab coats, gowns, goggles, and face masks/shields.