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MercyOne

Clinic Registered Nurse (RN): Virology

MercyOne, Silvis, Illinois, United States, 61282

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Registered Nurse (RN) – Infections Clinic Pay Range: $28.28 - $42.43 per hour. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, and certification.

Employment Type Full time

Schedule 8:00a-5:00p No Weekends or Holidays

Description At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit. Our Mission is to improve community health, focusing on wellness and preventive care.

Our Infectious Disease specialists deliver advanced care for a wide range of conditions—from common infections to complex, chronic, and drug‑resistant diseases. We provide compassionate, personalized care to help patients live their best lives.

As a Registered Nurse at MercyOne, you will provide patient care in outpatient settings and are responsible for delivering safe, effective, and evidence-based patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. You will coordinate care, support patient and family education, and ensure communication across healthcare teams.

Infectious Diseases Managed

Bone and joint infections, including prosthetic joint infections

Central nervous system infections

Complicated respiratory tract infections

Endocarditis and other vascular infections

Fever of unknown origin

Hepatitis B and C testing and treatment

HIV infection and primary care services for HIV patients

Infections in high‑risk pregnancy

Infections in immunocompromised hosts (solid organ and stem cell transplant recipients)

Infections with MRSA, VRE, ESBL, CRE and other multi‑drug resistant organisms (MDROs)

Intra‑abdominal infections

Invasive fungal infections

Other device infections

Other viral infections

Post‑exposure prophylaxis (PEP)

Pre‑exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for individuals at risk for HIV infection

Recurrent infections

Recurrent or complicated urinary tract infections

Recurrent or refractory Clostridium difficile infection

Recurrent or refractory skin and soft tissue infections

STI testing and treatment

Tuberculosis and non‑tuberculous mycobacterial infections

Responsibilities

Provide patient care in outpatient settings and deliver safe, effective, evidence‑based patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Coordinate care provided by other clinical staff, support patient and family education, and ensure communication across healthcare teams.

Ensure compliance with clinical standards and operate with minimal supervision.

General Requirements

Know, understand, incorporate, and demonstrate Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.

Plan, assess, intervene, and provide direct patient care using critical thinking and nursing processes.

Perform comprehensive patient assessments (physical, psychosocial, nutritional, functional, safety, spiritual, cultural, educational); make nursing decisions based on patient status and care needs.

Administer medications and treatments safely via multiple routes and document accordingly.

Perform nursing care, lab and diagnostic tests, specimen collection, phlebotomy, and limited radiology procedures following policies and universal precautions.

Assist providers with patient care, communications, scheduling, consents, admissions, referrals, and outpatient procedures.

Communicate and collaborate with physicians, staff, patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams regarding care plans and patient needs.

Educate patients, families, and clinical staff on treatments, medications, test preparation, discharge, and health maintenance; document education and evaluate understanding.

Participate in staff meetings, committees, quality improvement, risk management, and performance improvement projects.

Maintain documentation accuracy and completeness in EMR: assessments, vitals, symptoms, treatments, medications, education, charges, lab results, histories, and consults.

Maintain and monitor supplies, equipment, medication stock, and office machines; follow maintenance and quality control protocols; report malfunctions.

Recognize and respond appropriately to urgent/emergency patient needs and initiate emergency procedures.

Other duties as needed and assigned by the manager.

Maintain a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, and Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, and other policies and procedures.

Education

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 required within 3 months of hire.

Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to the population served within 3 months of hire.

Proficient in basic computer skills (Windows, web navigation, email, MS Office).

Ability to work with diverse groups of people in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.

Requires the ability to read, write and understand the English language, and communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and colleagues.

Completion of specialty classes or proof of other certifications required for some roles.

Must possess a personal presence characterized by honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health.

Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person‑centered care.

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.

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