Specialty Nurse - Infectious Disease
US-IA-Cedar Rapids
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Req #: 170412
Type: Full Time Benefits
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Overview: Specialty Nurse: CMA, LPN or RN $5,000 Sign-On Bonus Multi-Specialty Clinic Monday- Friday, Daytime FTBN, 40 Hours/Week, Daytime Hours Under the direction of a health care provider, responsible for the delivery of patient care that promotes the safety and well-being of our patients. Responsibilities: * Function as a clinician, educator and resource for patients within their specialty of care and assist physicians with office procedures. * Demonstrates competence in the skills necessary to carry out assigned duties. * Triage incoming patients ensuring compliance with established admission/acceptance criteria. * Direct appointments and referrals as determined by the current criteria. * Develop, implement and evaluate the standards of practice and care for the patient population. * Provide appropriate and timely documentation in the patient's electronic health record using standardized workflows and processes. * Answer questions and provide teaching to patients and family members. * Responsible for the development and ongoing coordination of care for patients. * Act as a consultant both within the institution and to outside agencies or groups. * Consult with individuals, families, community agencies or colleagues from associated disciplines or with nursing. * Conduct or facilitate implementation of research studies and translate research findings into nursing practice. * Preauthorize care/procedures with insurance companies. Qualifications: * Graduate of an accredited program for Medical Assistants or Graduate of an accredited program for Licensed Practical Nurses/Registered Nurses * Current CMA certification through one of the of the following credentialing body; AAMA, AMT, NCCT or NMA. * Current license to practice nursing in the State of Iowa/Illinois for Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse * Previous clinical experience in a medical office preferred. * BLS and Mandatory Reporter certification. * Computer data entry experience. * Strong interpersonal skills.
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