Float Nurse (RN or LPN) – Allergy & Multi-Specialty Clinic

Job Overview

Float Nurse (RN or LPN)

Position is for the Allergy and Multi-Specialty Clinic location

Grand River Medical Group is seeking an ambitious nurse (LPN, RN) to work as float nurse in our Allergy and Multi-Specialty Clinic. This includes using nursing judgement to help impact the patients plan of care and working closely with our clinician/nurse team. You will be expected to work independently in a fast-paced environment while providing patient-centered, high-quality healthcare over the phone.

The ideal candidate would be detail oriented with a strong clinical background in both adult primary care and subspecialty care including Endocrinology, Pulmonology, and other various subspecialties. You will be responsible for timely follow up and exceptional patient service.

This is a full-time position, 36-40 hours per week. This position is 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.
• Administer allergy shots, mix various injectables and monitor patients for reactions.
• Assist with various bedside procedures such as skin testing, patch testing, and Spirometry.
• Provide nursing care by using the nursing process and nursing theory in assessing the patient's general condition in making a clinical decision.
• Assist clinician with examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatment.
• Provide direct patient care as directed.
• Document accurately in all areas of the electronic medical record.
• Communicate to patient test results and return phone calls in a timely manner.
• Complete prior authorizations as needed.
• Responsible to float through the organization and department based on the need of the organization/department and skill set the nurse has been signed off on to perform.

Education/Experience/Skills:

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing for Registered Nurses or Licensed Practical Nurses.
• Minimum two years of professional nursing experience required; clinic experience preferred.
• Must be a licensed RN or LPN 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 65 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.