CMA or LPN - Eldora Family Medicine
US-IA-Eldora
careers
Req #: 164982
Type: Full Time Benefits
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Overview: UnityPoint Clinic Eldora Family Medicine Clinic Nurse: LPN/CMA * $5,000 sign on bonus! * *float position with the home location being Eldora. Staff would be required to float to the Conrad, Grundy, Parkersburg and Eldora Clinics Monday- Friday, 8a-5p, One half day a week FTBN, 36 Hours/ Week Under the direction of a health care provider, Clinical Nurse LPN, is responsible for the delivery of patient care that promotes the safety and well-being of our patients. Responsibilities: * Assist provider and other clinical staff with obtaining basic vital information, preparing patient for examination, treatment and minor surgical procedures, commensurate with training and education. * Demonstrate competence in the skills necessary to carry out assigned duties. * Responsible for tracking system for follow-up appointments related to office visits, laboratory tests and procedures to regularly follow patients monitoring disease status. * Document accurate information reading health concern and/or condition from patient or family member. Telephone data collection. * Conduct follow up phone calls regarding patient's health and progress as necessary. * Administer medications by oral, IM, SQ or ID routes under the order of a provider or RN. * Schedule referrals for patients with specialist or outpatient as requested by the provider. * Complete appropriate forms or requisitions needed for referrals or lab testing, including appropriate CPT/ICD-9 coding. * Provide education to patients and families using the Teach-back method per protocols and guidelines. * Place urinary catheters per protocol. * Provide appropriate and timely documentation in the patient's electronic health record using standardized workflows and processes. * Perform other duties as requested by Clinic Administrator to facilitate the smooth and effective operations of the office. Qualifications: * Graduate of an accredited program for Licensed Practical Nurses. * Current license to practice nursing in the State of Iowa/Illinois for Licensed Practical Nurse. * Graduate of an accredited program for Medical Assistants * Current RMA/CMA Certification through: AAMA, AMT, NHA or NCT * Meets educational/competency requirements per policy. * Previous clinical experience in a medical office preferred. * Computer data entry experience. * Mandatory Reporter certification. * CPR certification. * Strong interpersonal skills. * Strong computer skills. * Ability to work as a team member.