Specialty Nurse - Penn Avenue Surgery

Specialty Nurse - Penn Avenue Surgery

Full-time Benefit Package

Shift: Monday to Friday / 8 am to 4:30 pm

**$5,000.00 Sign-on Bonus

You are a vital component of our patient's journey. At UnityPoint Clinic, we want your career to benefit you as you help every patient. With training and opportunities for growth, UnityPoint Clinic wants to make the most of your career!

Why UnityPoint Health? 

• Commitment to our Team – We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022  by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members. 
• Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve. 
• Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options 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 development opportunities 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 https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. 

As a Specialty RN, you will functions as a clinician, educator and resource for patients within the surgery specialty of care and up to your licensure in scope of practice.

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

• Function as a clinician, educator and resource for patients within their specialty of care and assist physicians with office procedures.
• Demonstrates competence in the skills necessary to carry out assigned duties.
• Triage incoming patients ensuring compliance with established admission/acceptance criteria. Direct appointments and referrals as determined by the current criteria.
• Develop, implement and evaluate the standards of practice and care for the patient population.
• Provide appropriate and timely documentation in the patient’s electronic health record using standardized workflows and processes.

Development and Patient Education

• Answer questions and provide teaching to patients and family members.
• Responsible for the development and ongoing coordination of care for patients.
• Act as a consultant both within the institution and to outside agencies or groups.
• Consult with individuals, families, community agencies or colleagues from associated disciplines or with nursing.
• Conduct or facilitate implementation of research studies and translate research findings into nursing practice.
• Preauthorize care/procedures with insurance companies.
• Meet the department work schedule as determined by the Clinic Administrator.
• 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 with Personnel policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance at work.
• Monitor environmental conditions in order to secure protected health information.
• Behave in a manner consistent with all Corporate Compliance and HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.
• 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.

Aside from building relationships, exceeding patient expectations and having fun while you work, the following apply:

• Current License to Practice, RN (State of Iowa)
• High school diploma.
• 5 years of RN experience preferred.
• Specialty certification and/or BSN preferred.
• BLS and Mandatory Reporter certification.
• Knowledge of clinical skill techniques, procedures, medical diagnoses, and treatments.
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal).
• A positive and team-oriented attitude.
• Ability to assist providers in professional manner.