Description

Ringgold County Hospital is seeking compassionate and dedicated nurses to join our team! We currently have an opening within the Mount Ayr Medical Clinic.  Join our clinic team - where you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care in a supportive, community-focused environment. 

The Mount Ayr Medical Clinic plays a vital role in coordinating and delivering high-quality patient care throughout the hospital. This role includes patient assessment, care planning, clinical coordination, and direct patient support. The ideal candidate is a team player who thrives in a fast-paced setting and values collaboration, efficiency, and excellent communication.

About Our Clinic:

The Mount Ayr Medical Clinic serves as a trusted destination for primary and urgent care, meeting a wide range of healthcare needs for patients of all ages. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care close to home.

Position Highlights:

• Monday–Friday schedule, daytime hours

• Collaborate with providers to deliver exceptional patient care

• Support a variety of specialty and family practice services

• Enjoy a positive, team-oriented environment with strong community values

Essential Functions:

• Manage all incoming and outgoing telephone communications for the department
• Schedule patient clinics and clinic procedures
• Prepare charts and ensure all relevant clinical information is available prior to patient visits
• Update patient information and obtain vital signs as needed
• Coordinate comprehensive nursing care including pre- and post-procedure assessment, assisting with procedures, and follow-up care
• Support and educate patients and families throughout the care process
• Track patient visits and initiate billing procedures
• Maintain medical records and ensure accurate and timely documentation
• Oversee and replenish patient care supplies and equipment
• Administer nail care per physician referral and protocol
• Operate standard office equipment as required
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and unit problem-solving
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold hospital policies and standards
• Assist with orientation and education of co-workers, students, and healthcare team members
• Complete prior authorizations and carry out physician- or manager-assigned special tasks
• Flexibility to work scheduled holidays or shifts if needed

Why Join Us?

At Ringgold County Hospital, we’re committed to providing exceptional care with a personal touch. Join our supportive team and experience the rewards of making a difference in the lives of the patients we serve—every single day.

Requirements

• Current LPN or RN license in the state of Iowa
• BLS certification (or ability to obtain upon hire)
• Prior clinical or outpatient nursing experience preferred
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Summary

Benefits

Health Insurance: Coverage for medical, dental, and vision care.

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) / Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs): Accounts for employees to set aside pre-tax money for medical expenses.

IPERS: a pension plan for public employees in Iowa.

Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs): Confidential counseling and referral services for work-life issues.

Tuition Reimbursement: Assistance with education costs or professional certification.

Professional Development: Access to training, conferences, or mentorship programs.

Life Insurance: Provides a death benefit to beneficiaries.

Disability Insurance: Short-term and long-term coverage for illness or injury.

Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance: Pays benefits in case of accidents resulting in death or disability.

Ringgold County Hospital

RCH is an affiliate of MercyOne.  Services provided by our 16-bed critical access hospital have expanded far beyond inpatient care. We now provide same-day outpatient surgeries, infusion therapy, cardiopulmonary rehab, physical therapy, sleep studies, medical imaging, and more.

The hospital also owns and operates the Ringgold County Ambulance Service and the Mount Ayr Medical Clinic. We also regularly host specialty outpatient clinics, so our patients have access to the specialist care they need, when and where they need it. We are continually adding new services and equipment as resources permit, so we can continue to serve as your partner in health.

Mount Ayr Medical Clinic is our rural health clinic located within Ringgold County Hospital.  The current facilities were built in 2009 and features modern, large, and spacious.  The physicians at Mount Ayr Medical Clinic treat patients of all ages between the hours of 7 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday.  The clinic also functions much like an urgent care facility, treating those without life-threatening symptoms but who require immediate medical attention.

Community

Mount Ayr is located near the Iowa - Missouri border and is the county seat of Ringgold County, Iowa. Surrounding communities include Diagonal, Kellerton, Tingley, Ellston, Beaconsfield, Redding, Delphos, Maloy, Sun Valley Lake, and Benton.

Ringgold County is a popular destination for hunters and anyone who enjoys the outdoors. Local parks, museums, and lakes provide a wide range of recreational opportunities. In the Mount Ayr area, you can fish, boat, cross-country ski, run trails, and more. The City of Mount Ayr welcomes you to explore the Lucky Lanes bowling alley, Princess Theater, Judge Lewis Park and its outdoor swimming pool, Mount Ayr Golf & Country Club, and several county parks. There are many shops and restaurants that appeal to a variety of tastes and interests located close to the town square business district.

To ensure compliance with our company policies and regulatory requirements. Successful completion of a drug and alcohol screen is a mandatory condition of employment.

Ringgold County Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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