About this opportunity
UnityPoint Health lists this Clinical Nurse LPN - Orthopedic Surgery opportunity in waterloo, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
LPN
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus
Orthopedic Surgery Clinic
7:30am-430pm Monday-Thursday, 7:30am-2:00pm Friday
FTBN, 40 Hours/Week
Why UnityPoint Health?
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:
Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
Assist provider and other clinical staff with obtaining basic vital information preparing patient for examination, treatment and minor surgical procedures.
Responsible for tracking system for follow-up appointments related to office visits, laboratory tests and procedures to regularly follow patients monitoring disease status.
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.
Answer questions and provide teaching to patients and family members.
Facilitate and support relationships between providers (e.g. within clinic, referring) and with ancillary services.
Thoroughly understand anatomical impact (phases/stages, thresholds) for clinic specialty services including co-morbidities and influences impacting patient care and treatment.
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited program for Licensed Practical Nurses OR Registered Nurses
Current license to practice nursing in the State of Iowa/Illinois for Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse
OR Graduate of an accredited program for CMAs
Current CMA Certification through NHA, AAMA, NCCT or NCT
Mandatory Reporter certification CPR certification
Meets educational/competency requirements per policy
Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work as a team member
Ability to understand and apply guidelines, policies and procedures
Previous clinical experience in a medical office preferred
Strong computer skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
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Worksite address
waterloo, IA, 50702, US
Who can apply
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