Specialty Nurse

Are you interested in working in a fast-paced clinic, with the opportunity to learn and grow? We have an opportunity for you at UnityPoint!

The Specialty Nurse functions as a clinician, educator and resource for patients within their specialty of care.

• Function as a clinician, educator and resource for patients within their specialty of care and assist physicians with office procedures.
• Demonstrates competence in the skills necessary to carry out assigned duties.
• 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.
• Provide appropriate and timely documentation in the patient’s electronic health record using standardized workflows and processes.
• Answer questions and provide teaching to patients and family members.
• 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.
• Meet the department work schedule.
• 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.
• Maintain compliance with CLIA, OSHA, Safety and Risk Management guidelines.
• Maintain compliance with Personnel policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance at work.
• Monitor environmental conditions in order to secure protected health information.
• Behave in a manner consistent with all Corporate Compliance and HIPAA policies and procedures.
• 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

• BSN preferred: Willingness to complete Bachelor’s degree.
• Current Iowa/Illinois license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Meets educational/competency requirements per policy.
• Five (5) years of nursing experience preferred.
• Specialty certification preferred.
• Mandatory Reporter certification.
• CPR certification
• Ability to direct others and to exercise judgment in problem situations.
• Creative thinking; analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities; self-direction; theoretical implementation and evaluation.
• Computer data entry experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to understand and apply guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Able to write, read, comprehend and speak fluent English.
• Strong computer skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.