Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

Crescent Community Health Center

1 Positions

ID: 861

Posted On 10/12/2026

Job Overview

Summary: This Registered Nurse will assist in the delivery of primary health care services and client care management in a fast-paced office setting. Additionally, this Registered Nurse will ensure safe and appropriate assessment, screening, processing and referral of the patient or caller inquiring via the phone or walk-in triage system.

Essential Duties : Essential job duties for this position include the following items. Other duties must be performed as assigned or required.

• Performs all duties according to CCHC mission and values

• Greets and rooms patients in a friendly, respectful manner. Introduces her/himself and provider

• Obtains and records patient's vitals, update the patient's medical history, medications and allergies

• Screens patients for preventative health needs and documents all screening information electronically in chart in an accurate, thorough and timely manner

• Prepares and administers injections as ordered per provider and standing orders

• Draws, labels, records and completes lab orders for in-house and contact lab in a timely manner

• Prepares patients in exam room for the exam, treatment or procedure

• Cleans and sterilizes all equipment and exam rooms items according to OSHA and blood borne pathogen protocols

• Distribute educational materials and resources to the patient as directed by the provider

• Assists the provider in ordering necessary imaging, referral coordination, and ensures that all required paperwork is completed

• Assists patient with scheduling for follow-up appointments

• Communicate test results to patient as directed by the provider

• Assists with nurse only visits (blood pressure checks, injections, TB skin tests/read, etc.)

• Assists patients and providers in filling out paperwork (FMLA, ST disability, job restrictions, DHS, home health services, DME, Quitline, work releases, etc.)

• Conducts a daily review of ED or inpatient hospital visits/discharges to coordinate discharge instructions and schedule patient follow-up visit to CCHC

• Medication refills as indicated per Crescent policies

• Clarifies medication orders with providers as needed

• Assists with wound care or other procedures per provider preference/guidelines and standing orders

• Provides education and resources for disease states and identified barriers

• Reviews patient charts for gaps in care, needed follow-up and outstanding orders

• Maintain a safe, clean, efficient and welcoming environment for patients and staff

• Perform routine clerical, reception and medical records tasks as needed

• Respond to urgent or emergent needs of the patient

• Provides referral coordination as needed and tracks referrals ordered by providers

• Successful completion of initial and biennial competency assessments

• Participate in huddles, pre-visit planning, and team meetings

• Work toward continuous quality improvement

• Stay current with changing technology, including software and nursing programs

• Uphold, support, and promote all company policies and procedures

• Complete other duties as assigned

Education/Experience:

• Minimum of a RN/LPN

• Iowa nursing license

• BLS certification

• Experience with quality improvement practices

• Minimum of one-year experience working in an ambulatory office setting

Primary Contact

1687968942012

Carol Caldwell

Director of Human Capital & Culture,

563-690-2416

Phone

Phone

Phone

Fax

[email protected]

Email

False

False

False

Job Details

Categories

Health Care

Location

Dubuque, IA

Shift

First Shift

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Full Time

Pay/Salary

$24 - $36 depending on experience

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Sick Leave

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

Education

Bachelors

Experience

1-2 Years

Company ID

947

Job REQ #

861

# Positions

1

Start Date

20261012

Featured Job

TH Ad

TH Comments

Share this Job

Crescent Community Health Center

About the Company

Crescent Community Health Center is a local medical and dental clinic providing basic (primary) medical and oral health care. Our doctors, dentists, nurse practitioners, dental hygienists and other staff offer high-quality and affordable care to anyone needing a medical and/or dental home. Our philosophy is to make the patient the center of care and a partner in treatment. The cost of our services for uninsured patients are figured on a sliding fee scale and discounted based upon the household income and size. We serve individuals and families who are uninsured, underinsured and those with various types of insurance. Patients from any area are welcomed to our practice.