Specialty Nurse - Multispecialty Clinic/Pulmonology
US-IA-Cedar Rapids
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Req #: 156984
Type: Full Time Benefits
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Overview: UnityPoint Health Specialty RN * $5,000 Sign On Bonus * Multi-Specialty Clinic/Pulmonology, Cedar Rapids, IA Fulltime, 1.0 Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm Functions as a clinician, educator and resource for patients within their specialty of care. Responsibilities: * Function as a clinician, educator and resource for patients within their specialty of care * 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. * Demonstrates competence in the clinical skills necessary to carry out assigned job duties. * Responsible for tracking system for follow-up appointments related to office visits, laboratory tests and procedures to regularly follow patients monitoring disease status. * Answer questions and provide teaching to patients and family members. * Provide appropriate and timely documentation in the patient's electronic health record using standardized workflows and processes. * Thoroughly understand testing (lab and procedures) values and relationship to patient status with accountability to take next steps, as appropriate to scope and licensure. * 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. * Be aware of what is happening in clinic/department and the organization by attending clinic/department meetings, reading emails and regularly checking information on the organization's intranet site. * Demonstrate initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations. * Balance team and individual responsibilities; be open and objective to other's views; give and welcome feedback; contribute to positive team goals; and put the success of the team above own interests. * Perform other duties as requested by Clinic Administrator to facilitate the smooth and effective operations of the office. Qualifications: * Current RN licensure * CPR certification * Mandatory Reporter certification * Ability to direct others and to exercise judgement in problem situations * Creative thinking; analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities; self-direction; theoretical implementation and evaluation * Strong interpersonal skills * Ability to work as a team member * Strong computer skills * Able to write, read, comprehend and speak fluent English * Computer data entry experience * Use of usual/customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
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