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Location:

Cresco, IA

Worker Type:

PRN

Work Shift:

Afternoon Shift (United States of America)

Join Our Team!

At Regional Health Services, we strive to create a positive, team-oriented work environment for our staff. Our professional team of clinical, administrative, and support staff work each day to better serve and care for our community. If you would like to join us on our mission, apply today!

Position Highlights

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DETAILED DUTIES:

Adheres to policies and procedures of ExpressCare, RHSHC policies and procedures, meeting minutes, all memos, client education, staffing policies, and personnel. Proactively identifies safety concerns surrounding the work environment. Abides by the RHSHC medical staff by-laws.

Uses a holistic approach in conducting a comprehensive or episodic health assessment of patients/families with real or potential health problems.

Demonstrates critical thinking/diagnostic skills in clinical decision-making and identifies barriers to optimal care.

Collaborates and coordinates with physicians, other health care professionals, patients and families to develop, implement and evaluate methods of health care delivery.

Perform routine ExpressCare Services:Respiratory/Chest Concerns:

- Simple cough

-Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat Conditions:

- Pink eye, stye

- Ear infection, pain, earwax impaction, swimmer’s ear

- Sinus symptoms

- Sore throat

- Toothache

Urinary Tract Concerns:

- Uncomplicated bladder infection (UTI)

- Uncomplicated sexually transmitted infections

- STI/STD testing and treatment

Skin /Scalp Problems:

- Simple rash or sores

- Lice, scabies, bed bugs

- Minor burns, simple abscesses, minor lacerations

Musculoskeletal Problems:

- Sprains/strains, without deformity

Other Concerns:

- Emergency contraception, uncomplicated

- Fever (infants/children > 3months of age)

Successfully triages non ExpressCare conditions to the Emergency Room

Assesses, diagnosis, and treats medical problems. Provides appropriate and accurate documentation and/or dictation for all patient encounters. Codes appropriately, based on the documentation and established standards.

Promotes and maintains positive working relationships in a collegial manner with co-workers, medical staff and personnel of other departments and demonstrates effective communication skills. Assist others needing help as necessary and displays flexibility in job responsibilities.

Performs other responsibilities as requested by the Chief Nursing Officer and supervising physician.

Directs other clinical staff in the provision and execution of medical care.

Assures quality patient care by appropriate monitoring and evaluation and participation in CQI activities in the urgent care setting.

Represents the interests of the medical staff and other departments of the health care system.

Participates in the required activities of RHSHC and/or appropriate regional hospitals.

Participates in and assists in the development of staff educational in-service meetings and promotes the application of new knowledge relevant to the ExpressCare.

Acts in a professional manner reflecting the mission, philosophy and values of RHSHC.

Maintains and enhances a current level of knowledge relative to professional practice as well as continuing education requirements necessary for licensure.

Regular and reliable attendance is expected.

Participates in the orientation of new employees and students. Provides education to staff as needed within the scope of knowledge.

Attends and participates in department staff and committee meetings. Participates in peer evaluations and self-evaluation and goal setting.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

ARNP:

Graduate of a Masters of Nursing Program

Successful completion of certifications

Current licensure in the state of Iowa as an Advanced Practice Nurse.

Demonstrated competency as an ARNP through previous experience is preferred

Board eligible or certified RHSHC privileges including but not limited to BLS

Excellent verbal and written skills are required, including ability to work with a team

Physician Assistant:

Graduate of a CAHEA approved Physician Assistant training program is required.

Successful completion of certification

Current licensure in the state of Iowa as a Physician Assistant

Demonstrated competency as a Physician Assistant through previous experience is preferred.

Board eligible or certified RHSHC privileges including but not limited to BLS

Excellent verbal and written skills are required, including ability to work with a team.

Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program required.

Graduate of an accredited Masters of Nursing program with an adult and/or family focus preferred.

Successful completion of certification of adult or family Advance Nurse Practitioner.

Current licensure in the State of Iowa as an Advance Nurse Practitioner or eligible to obtain.

Three years' experience as a registered nurse in a clinical area required.

Attain privileges for delegated medical functions.

Graduate of a Masters Prepared Nurse Practitioners/Physician Assistant program

ARNP/PA experience is preferred, experience can be as a nurse or related

Must maintain a current license to practice in the state of Iowa as a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

National Certification is required

At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.

The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444.

Additional Notices:

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Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.