Registered Nurse

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Long-term care insurance
• Paid time Off (PTO) plan (accrued vacation and sick time)

• Jury duty leave
• Paid holidays
• Bereavement leave
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) profit sharing plan
• Continuing education
• License renewal reimbursement
• On-site fitness center

Clinic
Job Description

Job Title: Clinic Registered Nurse
Department: Nursing – Various specialty departments



JOB SUMMARY
This position accepts the responsibility and accountability for the delivery of patient care with the
multidisciplinary team while using the nursing process and maintaining professional nursing standards.

The Clinic Registered Nurse is responsible for managing nursing care essential to the assessment,
promotion, maintenance, and restoration of patient's health and wellness within their scope of
practice. The Clinic Registered Nurse will direct and support nursing/clinical personnel providing
patient care within the facility as assigned by the Clinic Nursing Manager. This includes the evaluation,
revision, and implementation of clinical policies and procedures related to the delivery of safe and
efficient quality nursing care, in-services and performing clinical staff functions.

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY
A. Reports to: Clinic Nurse Manager/Clinic Nurse Supervisor
B. Supervises: As designated by Clinic Nurse Manager
C. Key Working Relationships: Providers, Vendors, MercyOne and Clinic

Administration, MercyOne Director, Clinic Nurse Manager/Clinic Nurse Supervisor, clinic staff,
and other departments/representatives within Clinic, MercyOne-North Iowa, and
network hospitals/clinics.

D. Primary Customer Groups: Patients and families served within MercyOne-North Iowa
E. Age/Population of Patients Served:

Neonatal Adolescent Geriatric

Pediatric Adult x All Ages

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
A. Maintains up-to-date knowledge in the area of nursing care as it relates to the ambulatory setting

and age specific patient populations.
B. Coordinates daily clinic operations in the assigned specialty department as they pertain to patient

care.
C. Assists with training and serves as preceptor/mentor of clinical personnel as needed.
D. Facilitates the clinical development of staff and assists in identifying staff education/in-service

needs.
E. Assists with monitoring and validation of staff competencies as directed by nursing manager.
F. Communicates and collaborates with staff/providers/clinic nursing manager/clinic nursing

supervisor/other members of the management team regarding operational issues, patient care
concerns, policy/procedure issues and staffing on an ongoing basis.

G. Helps to ensure compliance with clinical policies and procedures as they relate to clinical

operations, regulatory standards, third party payers, and professional organizations.
H. Displays a collaborative approach during clinical staff meetings
I. Assists with on-going educational support and training to clinical staff as needed.
J. Assists in maintaining department budget by collaborating with nursing manager regarding

ordering of supplies, minor equipment and capital equipment purchases.
K. Supports Process Excellence concepts and continuous process improvements to ensure quality

patient care and improve customer satisfaction.
L. Assesses patient complaints and symptoms, implements appropriate nursing interventions, assists

with plan for medical interventions, and assists in the evaluation process of planned interventions.
Facilitates communication among all team members regarding the patient’s plan of care. Assists
with provider's plan and evaluation of medical interventions.

M. Maintains required department confidentiality and abides by HIPPA regulations.
N. Performs duties of Medical Assistant/Clinic Nurse as outlined in the Medical Assistant/Clinic Nurse

job description.
O. Takes an active role in enhancing ability to carry out job functions through personal and

professional/job-related growth and development, and participates in departmental education
programs.

P. Supports and abides by all organization, department, and safety policies and procedures.
Proactively identifies safety concerns surrounding the work environment.

Q. Performs other responsibilities as requested by nursing manager/nursing supervisor/other
members of the management team.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
A. Participates in/facilitates student educational experience in clinic.
B. Acts as a liaison between Clinic and MercyOne – North Iowa and outside referring agencies.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
A. Education:

1. Graduate of a school of nursing is required.
2. A current Iowa License as a Registered Nurse is required.

B. Experience:
1. Six months of experience in an ambulatory setting preferred.
2. Experience in leadership role in an ambulatory care setting is preferred.

C. Special Skills and Competencies:

1. Knowledge of management and nursing organizational theory to assist with the operations
of clinical staff in assigned specialty department.
2 Knowledge of the principles and practice of employee development to train and mentor
staff.
3. Knowledge of medical safety practices and standard requirements to evaluate existing
standards and implement new procedures that are age specific.
4. Skills in applying and modifying the principles, methods, and techniques of professional
nursing.
5. Skills in preparing records, writing reports, and responding to correspondence including

good typing skills.
6. Skills in anticipating and reacting calmly to emergency situations.
7. Skill in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision-making.
8. Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical
staff, and the public.
9. Ability to plan, prioritize, organize and coordinate the work of others.
10. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
11. A sense of and willingness to accept responsibility and to be accountable for own actions.

Must provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS Healthcare Provider, American
Heart Association; or American Red Cross, Professional Rescuer-LIVE class only)

x
via current card prior to employment or within 60 days of hire and maintains
current status.

Completes Mandatory Reporting: Child and Dependent Adult Abuse
x requirement within 6 months of hire and renews this requirement every 3

years.

Completes Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association
within 6 months of hire and maintains current status.

Completes Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) – American Heart Association
within 6 months of hire and maintains current status.

Completes Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – American Heart
Association within 6 months of hire and maintains current status.

Completes MANDT Training within 6 months of hire and maintains current
status.

Completes Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) within 6 months of hire and
maintains current status.

Motor Vehicle:
Required to operate _____ MercyOne Vehicle _____ Personal Vehicle ___X__ N/A
Frequency of operation: ______daily ______ weekly _____ monthly ______quarterly
List any special licenses or requirements for Clinic/MercyOne vehicle operation:
________________________________________
Note: If required to operate vehicle, will need to maintain valid driver's license and provide proof of
adequate insurance coverage.

MACHINES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
A. (List machines, tools and equipment that serve a major function of the job, use group titles of

equipment, identify unique or specialized equipment.)

• EKG • Telephone • Primex • Vital sign

• Nebulizer • Pulse Ox Medication equipment

• Emergency • Computer monitor

Equipment • Multi-function • Computer

• Department specific device

testing & procedure
equipment

Title Name

Clinic Administrator Dana Young, MBA

MercyOne Nursing Manager Specialty
Ruth Bierschenk, RN

Clinic at Clinic

MercyOne Interim Director of
MercyOne Specialty Clinic at Mason Charles Kelch
City Clinic



VII. PHYSICAL JOB DEMANDS

Department:

Clinic Position: Nursing
Clinic Registered Nurse Various Departments

Frequency Ratings
ESSEN is marked with SIDE refers to the side or limb required to execute a task. Continuously- 67-100 % or 62
an X if the particular If it is marked E, it indicates either side, the most common times an hour
demand or category is choice is listed first. D refers to dominant and B to both Frequently – 34-66 % or 12-62
relevant to the purpose of sides. times an hour
the job. Occasionally – 0-33 % or 1-12
times an hour
Rarely- 7 or less times a day (R)

Weekly – Once a week (W)

O Max. Usual

E C Weight Weight
S S C (lbs.) (lbs.)

COMMENTS
S I Rarely/ A
E D Weekly S Freq. Cont.

Physical Demands N E

Lifting - Floor to 10
X

waist lbs.

Lifting - Waist to 7
X Chart / supplies

Shoulder lbs.

Lifting – Shoulder to 2
X Supplies

Over Head lbs.

Carrying - With 5 lbs.
X Nebulizer

S Handles Rarely

T 35 lbs. 15

R Carrying - Without Rarely lbs. Patient
X

E Handles 50 lbs. Sterilization bins
N Weekly

G Pushing - Upper 10
X Office chair 3 ft.

T Extremity lbs.
H Pushing - Hip/Leg 50 lbs. 35 Patient in wheelchair / Cart

X
Assist Weekly lbs. with supplies 30 ft.

Pulling - Upper 10
X Office chair 3 ft.

Extremity lbs.

Pulling - Hip/Leg 50 lbs. 35 Patient in wheelchair / Cart
X

Assist Weekly lbs. with supplies 5 ft.

Reach - Shoulder or Rarely
X Stocking supplies

Above

O Max. Usual
E C Weight Weight
S S C (lbs.) (lbs.)

COMMENTS
S I Rarely/ A
E D Weekly S Freq. Cont.

Physical Demands N E

Reach – Shld/Above Weekly

extnd

Reach - Below X
X Drawers

Shoulder

Reach - Bel. Shlder Weekly

extnd

Handling X X

X Blood pressures / gait belt /
Gripping X

wheelchair handles

Fine Finger
X X Computer

Movements

E Aerobic (percent) X 95 %
N Anaerobic (percent) X 5 %
R High Energy X 95 %
G Expenditure

Low Energy
X 5 %

Expenditure

Neck - Static Flexion X X

Neck - Static
X X

Neutral

Neck - Static Rarely
X

Extension

Neck - Rotation X X

Throwing N/A

Sitting X X
P

Standing X X
O

Walking X X
S

Climbing - Arms and
T N/A

Legs
U
R Climbing - Legs Only X X Stairs

E Bending/Stooping X X Patient care

Crouching X X

Kneeling N/A

Crawling N/A

M Twisting X X Patient care

O Balancing N/A

Running/jumping N/A

Traveling X X Outreach sites

Work Alone X X

G Interact with Public X X
E Operate X

X
N Equip/Machinery

Irregular/Extended X
X

Hours

Hearing -
X X

Conversations
P Hearing - Other X

X
E Sounds
R Vision - Far X X

O Max. Usual
E C Weight Weight
S S C (lbs.) (lbs.)

COMMENTS
S I Rarely/ A
E D Weekly S Freq. Cont.

Physical Demands N E

C Vision - Near X X
E Vision - Color X X
P Vision - Depth X X
T Feeling (Tactile) X X
I X X
O Reading x
N Writing X X

Speech X X

Inside Work X X

Outside Work N/A

Hot Conditions >77 Weekly

deg. F

Cold Conditions <50
N/A

deg. F

Humid Weekly

Dust NA

Vapor Fumes X X

Hazardous
N/A

W Machines

O Proximity to Moving X X Congested halls and nursing stations
R Object

K Noise X X

Electrical Hazard X X

E Sharp Tools X X Needles / Blades

N Radiant/Thermal Rarely
X

V Energy

I Slippery Conditions X Rarely
R Vibration and
O X Rarely Related
N Chemical Irritants X X
M Organic Substances X X
E Medical Waste X X
N Blood Products X X
T Congested Worksite X X

Lighting - Direct X X

Lighting - Indirect X X

Lighting -
X Rarely

Adjustable

Lighting - X
X

Fluorescent

Lighting -
X X

Incandescent

Lighting - Shadows
X X

etc.

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