What are the responsibilities and job description for the ARNP/PA: Emergency Services (PRN) position at MONROE COUNTY HOSPITAL?
Monroe County Hospital & Clinics is proud to be named a Top Workplace by the Des Moines Register for the tenth year in a row, earning 5th place among mid-sized employers in 2025. We're also honored to receive the #1 Overall Award for Employee Training, recognizing our commitment to staff growth and development, along with the prestigious USA Today Top Workplace award. At MCHC, we put people first - our patients, our employees, and our community.
Job Schedule
PRN: 24 hour shifts as needed
Hours: 7:00 AM - 7:00 AM
How To Apply
You may send your CV directly to Kaylee Siebrecht, Director of Human Resources at hr@mchalbia.com. Applicants may also apply online via this application and upload a CV. Either option is acceptable.
Job Description
Primary duties for this position include:
- Obtains complete, detailed, and accurate histories, reviews patient records, and performs complete physical examinations as scheduled or required.
- Performs general patient examinations related to the patient's stated medical problems to establish diagnosis and develop an appropriate care plan.
- Requests appropriate laboratory and radiological procedures related to patient's condition to assist in diagnostic assessment. Interprets results as appropriate with review of physician.
- Requests appropriate therapeutic pharmacological regimes related to the patient's diagnosis and condition and instructs patient and family regarding medication and treatment instructions.
- Performs routine therapeutic procedures including injections; care of superficial wounds and burns; removal of foreign bodies from skin; application of and removal of sutures and casts; and other procedures as appropriate.
- Recognizes and evaluates situations which call for immediate attention of primary care physician and institutes, when necessary, treatment procedures essential for the life of the patient.
- Instructs and counsels patients regarding their physical and mental health including: diet, social habits, family planning, normal growth and development, aging, and long term management and understanding of patient's disease.
- Follows Universal Precautions/Infection Control policies. Uses appropriate personal protection equipment and work practice controls when necessary; uses sterile or aseptic techniques when required.
- Maintains positive relationships with the health care team, patient, and family.
- Regular and reliable attendance.