Float RN-082523

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UCS Healthcare has earned the Best Place for Working Parents® Designation three years running (2021-2023) in recognition of our commitment to supporting working parents through our family-friendly policies and practices.

We have a full-time position available for a Float RN at our clinic in West Des Moines, Iowa. We offer a competitive [hourly wage and benefits package.

Job Summary: This role provides comprehensive nursing/medical care within scope of practice to clinic patients by cooperating with other medical professionals in a team environment, while maintaining professional nursing/medical standards. This role will work across our Family Practice and Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) programs. Responsibilities or coverage can include any of our practice areas.

As part of UCS Healthcare, team members will follow all laws and regulations, including those at the Federal, State, and Local level. They will also adhere to all UCS policies and procedures, including patient confidentiality, HIPAA/ 42CFR part 2, and all CARF requirements. All team members will operate in alignment with UCS Healthcare's core values, work effectively in a team environment, provide or support patient-centered services, and strive to assist UCS Healthcare in delivering the highest level of care.

General Duties: Includes but are not limited to:

• Follow all Federal, State of Iowa, and agency policies and laws, including those pertaining to patient confidentiality, including HIPAA/ 42CFR part 2 and CARF requirements.
• Promotes nursing/medical assisting practices and patient care that is effective in terms of quality, cost, and patient satisfaction.
• Supports the values and philosophy of UCS Healthcare as well as the mission, vision, and behaviors of service excellence.
• Demonstrates commitment to professional growth and competence, maintaining licensure and certificates.
• Documents accurately in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates competence in specified computer applications.
• Consistently meets work schedule.
• Demonstrates a team approach to care.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures.
• Maintains a safe and secure environment for patients and staff.
• Maintains standards of nursing/medical assisting care, performing within the scope of practice.
• Participates in agency meetings for betterment of patient care.
• Communicates effectively, practices effective problem identification and resolution skills and uses lines of authority appropriately.
• Regular attendance is required

Specific Duties: Are not limited to the following but deemed by Program:

• Performs assessment/data collection in an ongoing and systematic manner within scope of practice.
• Rooms patients and accurately assesses vital signs and reason for visit.
• Administers medications and evaluates their effectiveness.
• Performs venipuncture while maintaining safety standards.
• Triage phone calls appropriately reporting to RN or provider.
• Appropriately schedule patients within physicians requested parameters.
• Implements care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent and continuous manner by utilization of pre-determined standards and evidenced-based practices that define the structure, process and desired patient outcomes.
• Performs efficiently in emergency situations following established protocols.
• Accurately calls in/e-scribes medications in a timely manner.
• Completes Prior Authorizations and Referrals as needed
• Implements educational materials and evaluates their effectiveness.
• Participates in orientation of new personnel.
• Document program specific data collection.
• Document program specific data into EHR System.
• Implement and maintain Opioid Treatment Standards within CARF, state. Federal and agency rules and regulations
• Coordinates care within other areas of the clinic.
• Other duties as assigned in all programs within scope of practice include but not limited to:
  • Monitor patients as they dose to prevent diversion
  • Collection of urinalysis
  • Perform Breathalyzer testing
  • Keep dosing area and urinalysis restroom clean and orderly
  • Obtain vital signs on patients
  • Scanning and uploading documents
  • Inform nursing staff of patient needs
  • Count patient prescription pills and notify nurse of inconsistencies
  • Coordinate the functions to maintain and distribute accurate medical records
  • Setting up new MAT patients in EHR and entering orders as needed.
  • Places orders and flags in EHR for MAT treatment

Minimum Required Knowledge, Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities:

• Unrestricted license in good standing as an RN in the state of Iowa.
• CPR/BLS certificate
• Venipuncture skills required.
• Ability to use de-escalation skills in resolving conflict when necessary.

Preferred Knowledge, Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities:

• Previous medical office experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• A valid driver's license is required (an Iowa driver's license is required within 30 days of hire) and liability insurance or an equivalent means of personal transportation and coverage as travel within the state of Iowa may be necessary.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.

Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday 8:30 AM-5:00 PM.

Work Location: Our office in West Des Moines, IA. Occasional Fridays at our office Ankney, IA based on need.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

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UCS Healthcare is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status.

All offers of employment at UCS Healthcare are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

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