Registered Nurse - Nephrology Clinic

Job Description

Job Description

Registered Nurse

Position is for the Nephrology Clinic location

Grand River Medical Group is seeking an energetic nurse (RN) to work with our kidney care specialists. You will be responsible for preparing for appointments, refilling medications, ordering lab work, and administering injections and IV medications for patients with kidney disease in the Tri-state area.

The ideal candidate will be committed to providing a high-quality, patient-centered experience to every patient that enters our clinic.

You will be team-minded and continue to promote a friendly work atmosphere. Each day will be a learning experience and different than the day before in this ever-changing field.

This is a full-time position, 36-40 hours per week. This position is a typically 4 days per week, with no evening or weekend requirements.

All nursing positions have the ability to pick up shifts at other clinic locations as desired. Grand River Medical Group's clinics are typically open from 7 : 30 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m.

Duties include but are not limited to :

Prepare patients for Clinician office visit : greet and escort patient to exam room, obtain vitals, update medications and allergies in the electronic medical record.

Explain procedures appropriate to visit.

• Assist the clinician with examinations, diagnostic procedures and treatments. Demonstrate ability to perform and assist with clinical procedures.
• IV administration.
• Draw blood for laboratory specimens according to protocol as needed.
• Document accurately in all areas of the electronic medical record.
• Communicate to patient test results and return phone calls in a timely manner.
• Promote wellness by providing patient educational materials, communicating clinicians' advice and instructions to the patient and / or family and assess the patient and / or family understanding of the instructions and information.

Education / Experience / Skills :

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing for Registered Nurses.
• Minimum one year of professional nursing experience in a clinic setting preferred.
• Must be a licensed RN with an active license to practice in the state of Iowa; BSN preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

We offer : A competitive hourly wage plus a very attractive benefits package including vacation, generous company provided benefits, and much more.

Grand River Medical Group is an independent physician owned practice located in Dubuque, IA. We provide a wide range of healthcare services from primary care to subspecialty care for adults and children.

We currently employ over 300 team members who help support the practices and clinical operations of over 55 physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistant clinics, our urgent care network, and four dialysis units located in Iowa (Manchester and Dubuque) and Wisconsin (Platteville and Richland Center).

Grand River Medical Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.