Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of pediatric patients and their families.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities -

• Demonstrates ability to recognize and assess urgent/emergency needs of patients and initiate appropriate emergency procedures as needed.
• Demonstrates current level of knowledge of various payer regulations by functioning within those guidelines.
• Acts to facilitate interdisciplinary communication. Utilizes other members of the health care team in assessing the patient and analyzes patient data. Assess learning needs of the patient and significant others. Gives accurate and complete information to patient and family. -
• Follows clinic procedure/protocol for the organization and management of the electronic medical record (i.e. test results, retrieval, filing, creation, repair, charging of electronic medical record).
• Evaluates patient and family understanding of treatment plan and/or instructions. -
• Assists with a variety of procedures, exams, and/or operation of diagnostic equipment as assigned. Maintains appropriate aseptic technique for preparation, procedures and medications administered. and legibly documents all patient interactions in electronic medical record. - Reports results and pertinent information to patients and health care team members. - Functions according to limitations or scope of license or certification. -
• Preforms basic nursing functions (vitals, rooming, assist with procedures, immunizations, medication injections, etc.) under direction and supervision of provider.
• Reports results and pertinent information to patients and health care team members.
• Maintains professional appearance of patient exam and procedure rooms.
• Coordinates provider schedules in all areas.
• Obtains prior authorizations for required procedures and medications to ensure payer approval. - Provides patient teaching as needed. (Inhaler, diagnoses, pre-operative, etc.)
• Reports timely results and pertinent information to patient and health care team member.

Qualifications:

• Possession of a current or compact state license as a licensed practical nurse or certified medical assistant defined by the State of Iowa.
• Outpatient hospital/Clinic experience preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population serve within three (3) months of hire.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.