What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinic Nurse - PRN position at ADAIR COUNTY HEALTH SYSTEM?
Clinic Nurse (CMA/LPN/RN) – PRN
An Iowa Top Workplaces award recipient in 2022, 2023 and 2025, Adair County Health System (ACHS) is a special place. We are fortunate to have some of the most highly skilled and compassionate healthcare professionals in the area who truly care about our patients and each other. We value teamwork, recognize achievements, and celebrate successes. ACHS fosters a positive and engaging work environment where employees can learn, grow, and serve. Most importantly, we strive to create a culture of excellence where exceptional healthcare and an extraordinary patient experience are paramount.
Adair County Health System is seeking a PRN Clinic Nurse (CMA/LPN/RN) to support our clinic teams as needed. This position offers flexible scheduling and provides an excellent opportunity to utilize your clinical skills while gaining experience across clinic settings alongside our caring and dedicated healthcare team.
Why Join Adair County Health System?
- PRN position with flexible scheduling
- Supportive, team-oriented environment
- Competitive wages
- Award-winning workplace culture focused on collaboration and respect
Essential Functions
- Demonstrate working knowledge of various payor regulations and operate within established guidelines.
- Coordinate ongoing patient flow to ensure efficient clinic operations, including greeting patients, updating demographic and insurance information, and managing telephone communication.
- Report results and pertinent information to patients and healthcare team members.
- Assist with patient assessment and treatment by collecting basic patient data both in clinic and via telephone.
- Utilize professional, tactful communication skills that enhance the patient experience and clinic image.
- Perform assigned technical and non-technical clinic duties.
- Evaluate patient and family understanding of treatment plans and instructions.
- Facilitate interdisciplinary communication to promote continuity of care.
- Assist with minor procedures, exams, and operation of diagnostic equipment as assigned.
- Participate in staff development activities and orientation as requested.
- Maintain appropriate aseptic technique for procedures and medication administration.
- Maintain accurate patient documentation, including assessments, care provided, instructions, telephone conversations, and medication refills.
- Follow instrument and equipment maintenance protocols, identify issues, and coordinate necessary repairs.
- Maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
- Assist with inventory management and stocking of laboratory and nursing supplies.
- Perform laboratory testing, including phlebotomy and routine or automated testing, while maintaining quality assurance documentation.
- Demonstrate knowledge of clinic policies and procedures, specimen collection, medical laboratory techniques, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, disease processes, medical terminology, and health insurance regulations.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies, including CLIA and OSHA, related to office laboratory operations.
- Serve as a mandatory reporter in accordance with state requirements.