What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Nurse RN, LPN or CMA position at UnityPoint Health?
- Area of Interest: Nursing
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
- Department: Fam Med- Lakeview- DM
- Shift: Mon-Fri 8-5 or we are flexible with longer day and a half day off on Tuesday
- Job ID: 181667
Overview
UnityPoint Clinic
CMA/LPN/RN
Family Medicine - Lakeview
West Des Moines, IA
Full-time benefits
Monday-Friday 8AM-5:30PM - Tuesdays 8AM-12PM - this person will float between providers within the clinic
Why UnityPoint Health?
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:
- Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
- Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
- Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
We are seeking a compassionate Clinical Nurse to join our Family Medicine team in Iowa. This position is open to Certified Medical Assistants (CMA), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN), or Registered Nurses (RN). The Clinical Nurse will provide support in patient care across all ages, assisting with exams, treatments, and patient education in a primary care setting.
Assist physicians during patient exams and procedures
Room payients, record patient histories, vital signs, and document in the electronic health record (EHR)
Administer medications, immunizations, and treatments per scope of licensure
Educate patients on health, medications, and follow-up care
Coordinate referrals and patient care follow-ups
Ensure a clean, safe, and organized clinical environment
Qualifications
- Valid and current licensure/certification in the state of Iowa as one of the following:
- Registered Nurse (RN) – Iowa Board of Nursing
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Iowa Board of Nursing
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – accredited program with certification (AAMA, NCCT, AMT, NHA, NCMA, NAHP, AAH, ARMA or NHCA)
- Prior experience in a clinical or outpatient setting preferred
- Familiarity with EPIC a plus!
- For positions within UnityPoint Clinic, team members may be required to work at or to float to other locations to support optimized staffing