RN - Palliative Care

The primary role of a Clinical Registered Nurse is to be responsible for delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Also, direct and guides patient teaching and provides assistance to the physician/nurse practitioner/physician’s assistant in all aspects, while maintaining standards of professional nursing in accordance with the established methods and procedures of Mahaska Health and the Medical Group.

Essential Job Functions Include But Are Not Limited To:

• All duties will be performed per scope of practice and clinic policy.
• Assesses and documents physical, psychological, and social dimensions of patients at clinic.
• Prepares for and assists with office procedures.
• Establishes treatment priorities based on medical and nursing diagnosis.
• Documents nursing intervention and patient response.
• Accurately prepares and administers medications as directed by provider.
• Documents and reports on adverse effects of medications.
• Properly documents immunizations and medications.
• Performs procedures such as (but not limited to) injections, immunizations, phlebotomy, tympanograms, EKGs, vision screening, etc.
• Makes referrals to other providers and facilities as directed by the provider.
• Triages and returns phone calls effectively and in a timely manner.
• Reports test results to patients with instructions from provider in a timely manner.
• Must be able to perform the physical demands of the job.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Use the Electronic Medical Record system according to established guidelines.
• Monitors, records dates/outdates in sample medication closet.
• Responsible for keeping exam rooms clean and stocked, replenishing supplies and meds as indicated.
• Provides patient and family education at their level of understanding.
• Organizes workload effectively to accomplish patient care in a timely manner.
• Flexible and able to multi-task; can work within an ambiguous, fast-moving environment, while also driving toward clarity and solutions; demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and guiding investment in people and systems.

Job Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To:

• A graduate from an accredited medical assistant program and currently certified as a Medical Assistant in the state of Iowa, OR
• A graduate from an accredited school of nursing and currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Iowa (or) a graduate from an accredited school of nursing and currently licensed as a Registered Nurse able to work in the state of Iowa.
• Hospice & Palliative Care experience preferred.  Knowledge of Joint Commission regulations and Oncology standards.
• Minimum 3 years of healthcare experience preferred.
• Experience with Epic EHR preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and prioritize your work.
• Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude.
• Must have excellent customer service and communication skills with the ability to effectively calm patients and be able to deal with distressed and/or agitated patients and their families.
• Required to be current in BLS (Basic Life Support) by the standards of the American Heart Association.