Rn Clinic Triage Mercy Singing Hills Full Time

Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
Day Shift
Description:
Under limited supervision, provides medical support to assigned patients by utilizing the nursing process and meeting the established standards within the clinic. Is accountable for the Clinic Triage operation, assigned patients, demonstrates understanding of nursing and its issues and is an advocate for patient/families and nursing.
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus
What you will do:

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide service/care appropriate to the age of the patients served, in accordance with MercyOne standards.
• Promotes and maintains a safe and calm environment for complex patients by ensuring appropriate supplies, equipment, and necessary services.
• Assists in making clinical decisions based on scientific principles, systematic approach and experience.
• Assists in identifying actual and potential risk to patients and/or families and assists in initiating appropriate action to minimize risk.
• Administers medications and treatments/procedures as directed, and as appropriate for the patient's medical care, in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team. Communicates with patients, pharmacies and providers on prescription medication refills.
• Utilizes internal and community resources in planning care and initiating referrals.
• Initiates appropriate patient/family education following assessment of learning and discharge needs.
• Documents nursing intervention and patient/family response accurately, legibly, and in compliance with clinic policies.
• Appropriately delegates tasks/procedures to other team members who are prepared/qualified to perform.
• Demonstrates ability to assume leadership role in emergency/crisis situation.
• Intercepts calls from patient to physicians. Communicates patient symptoms, problems, etc. to provider and follow-up with patient on appropriate care.
• Reviews medical problems of the patient and makes sound and rational patient care decisions. Determines urgency of situation and facilitates appropriate care.
• Schedules procedures and appointments for patients at outside facilities. Provides appropriate education to patient regarding scheduled procedures.
• Provides patient demographics to outside facilities, pre-certifies procedures with insurance companies as needed.
• Distributes incoming reports to providers. Communicates results and reports of tests to patient as directed by provider.
• Contributes to the learning experience of students and staff by modeling competent nursing practice.
• Demonstrates understanding of nursing and its issues and represents the profession to others.
• Actively participates in clinic meetings, committees, conferences, and in-services.
• Recognizes and communicates issues/occurrences utilizing established lines of authority and assists in identifying ways to resolve variances or unacceptable outcomes.
• Is knowledgeable of and actively participates in improving patient safety and reducing risk to patients. Complies with Safety and Infection Control Policies and Procedures.

What we are looking for:

• Must be a registered nurse maintaining current state licensure.
• A minimum of one to two years nursing experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support Certification (BCLS) is required unless doctor's release is provided.
• Demonstrates the skill level requirement for a Registered Nurse-Triage as evidenced by competent performance and completion of the skills checklist.
• Is able to communicate effectively with all members of the health care team.
• Maintains a high level of professionalism, which positively promotes the image of MercyOne.
• Maintains a calm, professional environment. Is compassionate and courteous to patients, co-workers and providers.

About MercyOne and Trinity Health
We are MercyOne: a connected system of health care facilities and services dedicated to helping you and your community live your best life.
More than 20,000 colleagues strong, our care providers and staff make your health and happiness their highest priority, so you can get well-and stay well. With 420 care locations, our clinics, medical centers and affiliates are never too far from home, allowing us to improve the lives of individuals and communities across the state of Iowa and beyond.
MercyOne Siouxland is a proud member of Trinity Health, one of the nation's largest Catholic healthcare delivery systems, our network spans 22 states, 94 hospitals and 133,000 colleagues nationwide.
The MercyOne Mission Defines Us:
MercyOne serves with fidelity to the Gospel as a compassionate, healing ministry of Jesus Christ to transform the health of our communities.
Our timeless values guide us:

• Reverence
• Integrity
• Commitment to the Poor
• Compassion
• Excellence
• Justice
• Stewardship

MercyOne Cultural Beliefs Direct Us:

• Be ONE: I benefit from and strengthen MercyOne.
• Personalize Care: Your experience. My responsibility.
• Own It!: I own my actions to deliver our key results.
• Improve Daily: I make improvements every day for those we serve including each other.
• Innovate: I imagine and embrace bold new ideas to revolutionize health.

MercyOne Siouxland and all its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, physical disability or any other classification protected under local, state or federal law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.