Float Nurse - LPN / LVN, or RN (Northern, Iowa) Details

Float Nurse - LPN / LVN, or RN (Northern, Iowa)

Medcor Inc - Cedar Falls, IA

Employment Type : Full-Time

At Medcor, we’re passionate about caring for our advocates as much as you are passionate about caring for your patients! Join our team and receive the support you need to be successful in your practice and to focus on your patients. In addition to a collaborative work environment, we offer great pay and benefits, and an emphasis on your wellness.

Here are some reasons our medical professionals say they value their jobs at Medcor:

• Time to engage with patients, to get the job done right the first time, and truly make a difference in the lives of patients.
• Support. You will be a part of a team with ongoing support from operations, technology, and clinical colleagues.
• A business model that is transparent, free from conflicts of interest and not claims-driven. No quotas or referral pressures – we don’t even bill insurance. That’s good for you, the patient, the client, and us.
• Clients who value your clinical experience and expertise. Opportunity to build relationships and accomplish meaningful work that is appreciated. We hope that speaks to you as much as it does to us.

Medcor is looking to hire a Full-Time Float Advocate (RN or LPN/LVN) to provide onsite staffing in the client’s workplace clinics in occupational health care in multiple sites across clinic locations in Northern Iowa. The Float is expected to deliver care according to Medcor protocols. The position requires a good working relationship with multiple employers, supervising /collaborative physicians and Medcor’s medical leadership. The work week is generally Monday through Friday although some weekend travel and coverage may be required.

***Candidates will be required to be possess an unencumbered RN or LVN licensure and must be able to travel, sometimes with short notice, and work at various clinics in multiple cities in Northern Iowa, such as (Knoxville, IA, Nevada, IA, Eagle Grove, IA, Cedar Falls, IA, Cedar Rapids, IA, Keokuk, IA). Candidates will be scheduled at least 2 weeks in advance in almost all circumstances. ***

What to expect as a Medcor Float Advocate:

• Evaluation and treatment of illnesses and injuries according to Medcor protocols while functioning as an advocate for both the patient/employee and the employer
• Provide the following services to employees:
  • Evaluation and treatment of work-related injuries
  • Various types of surveillance testing
  • Preventive care programs (i.e. screening for hypertension, diabetes and high cholesterol)
  • Various types of immunizations (i.e. influenza, Hep B, and Tetanus)
• Participate in, support, develop and help motivate others to participate in wellness programs
• Assist with pre-employment and employee drug screens
• Discuss patient care with the supervising/collaborative physician, the patient’s primary care physician (where applicable) and other caregivers as appropriate
• Compliance with CDC guidelines for vaccine storage, handling, and administration
• Initial evaluation and stabilization of patients who present with illnesses or injuries that require a higher level of care or EMS transport
• Complete and timely documentation of care in the electronic medical record in compliance with Medcor’s documentation standards
• Exceptional customer service skill
• Prompt, predictable attendance
• Strict adherence to HIPAA regulations, ability to appropriately handle sensitive/personal medical information
• Assist with clinic set-ups and training and other duties as assigned

You Must

• Have at least 3 years of relevant clinical experience
• Have valid unrestricted licensure (LVN, LPN or RN)
• Have current CPR/BLS certifications
• Have experience and working knowledge of workers compensation and occupational health
• Have strong computer and other technology skills (navigate cell phones, texting, fax machines, etc), as well as familiarity with EMR software
• Be strong enough to lift a 50lb emergency response bag
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills – with patients, clients and colleagues
• Have a positive and outgoing personality, and be a collaborative team player
• Be willing to go above and beyond to give excellent customer service

It’s a Plus If

• You are DOT/BAT/CAOHC certified

Travel Requirements

Travel is required as this fulltime float position will float to multiple clinics in a geographic location Northern Iowa (Knoxville, IA, Nevada, IA, Eagle Grove, IA, Cedar Falls, IA, Cedar Rapids, IA, Keokuk, IA). To assist with: vacation and time off requests, interim coverage of new sites, etc. Work could include weekend coverage.

Benefits
We don’t just advocate for our clients and our patients; we also advocate for ourselves. Our benefits include paid time off, health and dental insurance, 401K with match, education reimbursement and more. To learn more about Medcor’s Culture click here.

Medcor Philosophy
Medcor embraces a set of simple, interconnected practices that everyone can tailor to their own life and work. To preserve our pioneering, entrepreneurial spirit, we impart our values through the ongoing Better@Medcor campaign: encouraging our advocates to make a conscious choice to practice our values, to celebrate and recognize each other via our peer recognition program, and to support one another during tough times.

Medcor is a tobacco free and smoke free workplace!


EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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