Clinic Registered Nurse (RN): Flu Program in Gloucester

Overview

Employment Type: Part time – Day Shift. This position is for a Registered Nurse working in the MercyOne Genesis Northwest Occupational Health Flu Program.

Schedule

July–August: Scheduling and set‑up. September–November: Scheduling and in‑field flu vaccine administration. 8:00 a.m.–5:00p.m. No weekends or holidays.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver safe, effective, evidence‑based patient care in outpatient settings through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Organize and schedule flu vaccinations, including on‑site administration.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments: physical, psychosocial, nutritional, functional, safety, spiritual, cultural, and educational.
• Administer medications and treatments via oral, IM, SC, ID, IV, inhalation, topical, ocular, optic, sublingual, and nasal routes; document accurately in EMR.
• Conduct nursing care activities, lab and diagnostic tests, specimen collection, phlebotomy, and limited radiology procedures following policies and universal precautions.
• Assist providers with patient care, phone/mail/fax communications, scheduling, consents, admissions, referrals, and outpatient procedures.
• Collaborate with physicians, staff, patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to discuss care plans and patient needs.
• Educate patients, families, and clinical staff on treatments, medications, test preparation, discharge, and health maintenance; evaluate understanding.
• Participate in staff meetings, committees, quality improvement, risk management, and performance improvement projects.
• Maintain documentation accuracy and completeness in EMR, including assessments, vitals, symptoms, treatments, medications, education, charges, lab results, histories, and consults.
• Monitor supplies, equipment, medication stock, and office machines; report malfunctions and assist with maintenance and quality control procedures.
• Recognize and respond to urgent or emergency patient needs and initiate appropriate emergency procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the manager.
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations and Trinity Health policies.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of Iowa; licensure from other states may be required based on location. Compact State license acceptable where applicable.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 3months of hire.
• Completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to the population served within 3months of hire.
• Proficient in basic computer skills (Windows, web-based navigation, email, MS Office).
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English.
• Proof of other certifications or completion of specialty classes may be required for some roles.
• Personal presence characterized by honesty, integrity, caring, and the ability to inspire and motivate others.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.