MercyCare Urgent Care Float
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LocationMercyCare Marion UC; MercyCare North; MercyCare South; MercyCare North Liberty UC
Work modeon-site
Typepart-time
SeniorityEntry
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedJul 22, 2026 · 3mo ago
Verified live2d ago
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Provides professional medical services to patients of MercyCare Community Physicians
Obtains and records appropriate medical history of each patient
Performs and/or orders clinically appropriate procedures
Analyzes reports and findings to assess medical condition
Prescribes clinically appropriate medication and treatment
Refers patients to other physicians as needed
Keeps accurate medical records
Timely reports births, deaths, outbreaks of contagious disease to governmental authorities
Uses and promotes evidence-based clinical practice
Exercises final medical judgment in all issues of health care
Reviews long term cases that require ongoing medical attention
Consults with Medical Director and other medical professionals as needed
Participates in quality improvement, management, continuing education programs
Assists in resolution of complaints, requests and inquiries from patients
Maintains current knowledge of state and federal regulations impacting ARNP practice
Follows safety guidelines and reports unsafe conditions
Knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Performs duties in a tactful and professional manner
Education sufficient to obtain required licensure
Licensed to practice medicine without restriction or limitation in the State of Iowa
Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) in accordance with the American Heart Association
Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse/Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training
Previous clinical experience preferred
Previous experience in field of practice preferred
Medical staff privileges at Mercy Medical Center may be required
Work Shift
Variable/Rotating Shifts
Scheduled Weekly Hours
20
Summary
This position supports Mercy’s philosophy of patient centered care by providing professional medical services to patients of MercyCare Community Physicians. Within Nurse Practitioner (ARNP)/Physician relationship, ARNPs exercise autonomy in medical decision-making and services provided.
Job Description
Job Duties
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Provides professional medical services to patients of MercyCare Community Physicians.
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Obtains and records an appropriate medical history of each patient, including, but not limited to: The patient’s chief complaint, past medical history, family history, social history, review of systems, physical exam, diagnosis, assessment and plan of care.
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Performs and/or orders clinically appropriate procedures for each patient and documenting same.
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Analyzes reports and findings of tests and clinical examinations in order to assess the medical condition of each patient, including formulating a diagnosis and documenting same in conformity with applicable professional standards, third party payer requirements and Mercy policies and procedures.
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Prescribes clinically appropriate medication and treatment for each patient and timely documenting same, in collaboration with supervising physician.
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Refers each patient to other physicians, including specialists and other health care providers, whenever the patient’s condition so warrants and documenting same.
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Keeps and maintains accurate, complete, appropriate, timely and legible medical records relating to all professional services rendered to Mercy patients in conformity with applicable professional standards, third party payer requirements and Mercy policies and procedures.
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Timely reports births, deaths, outbreaks of contagious disease and other information required by law to be reported to governmental authorities.
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Uses and promotes evidence-based clinical practice.
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Exercises final medical judgment in all issues of health care.
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Reviews on a regular basis long term cases that require ongoing medical attention.
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Consults with Medical Director and other medical professionals as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education issues.
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Participates in quality improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient care programs established by Mercy.
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Assists in the resolution of complaints, requests and inquiries from patients.
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Maintains current knowledge regarding state and federal regulations impacting ARNP practice.
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Follows Mercy’s safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
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Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques.
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Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment.
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Effective verbal and written communication skills along with proper telephone etiquette.
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Performs duties in a tactful and professional manner.
Professional Experience
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Previous clinical experience preferred.
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Previous experience in field of practice preferred.
Education
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Education sufficient to obtain required licensure.
Licensure, Certification, Registration
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Licensed to practice medicine without restriction or limitation in the State of Iowa required.
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Medical staff privileges at Mercy Medical Center may be required.
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Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse/Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required. Employee must submit certification of completed training to Human Resources prior to start or transfer date.
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Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), in accordance with the American Heart Association required.
Physical Requirements
Medium: Exert 20-50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 10-15 lbs. of force frequently
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Mercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years.
Legal
Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.