PRN: 24 hour shifts as needed
Hours: 7:00 AM – 7:00 AM
You may send your CV directly to Kaylee Siebrecht, Director of Human Resources at [email protected]. Applicants may also apply online via this application and upload a CV. Either option is acceptable.
Monroe County Hospital & Clinics is seeking a part-time ARNP/PA to join our Emergency Services team.
Primary duties for this position include:
- Obtains complete, detailed, and accurate histories, reviews patient records, and performs complete physical examinations as scheduled or required.
- Performs general patient examinations related to the patient’s stated medical problems to establish diagnosis and develop an appropriate care plan.
- Requests appropriate laboratory and radiological procedures related to patient’s condition to assist in diagnostic assessment. Interprets results as appropriate with review of physician.
- Requests appropriate therapeutic pharmacological regimes related to the patient’s diagnosis and condition and instructs patient and family regarding medication and treatment instructions.
- Performs routine therapeutic procedures including injections; care of superficial wounds and burns; removal of foreign bodies from skin; application of and removal of sutures and casts; and other procedures as appropriate.
- Recognizes and evaluates situations which call for immediate attention of primary care physician and institutes, when necessary, treatment procedures essential for the life of the patient.
- Instructs and counsels patients regarding their physical and mental health including: diet, social habits, family planning, normal growth and development, aging, and long term management and understanding of patient’s disease.
- Follows Universal Precautions/Infection Control policies. Uses appropriate personal protection equipment and work practice controls when necessary; uses sterile or aseptic techniques when required.
- Maintains positive relationships with the health care team, patient, and family.
- Regular and reliable attendance.
- Graduate of an accredited program for Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners.
- Licensed or eligible for licensure in Iowa.
- Previous experience in an emergency room setting.
- CPR, ACLS, and PALS certification or ability to obtain.
- Understanding of HIPAA regulations and privacy of patient information.
- Mandatory reporting certified or within 90 days of hire.
- Ongoing compliance with MCHC educational requirements.
- Proof of acceptable liability insurance coverage.
- Must maintain eligibility for federal DEA registration and state of Iowa controlled substances registration.
- ATLS or within six months of hire.
DCI checks required. E.O.E
