Intake Nurse Rn Jobs in Waukee, IA (NOW HIRING)

JOB TITLE:  Registered Nurse (RN)

REPORTS TO:  Clinical Supervisor, Director Clinical Operations

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Clinical, On-Site

JOB CLASSIFICATION: Permanent, Full-Time, Non-Exempt.

REQUIREMENTS:  Registered Nurse (RN) License (Iowa), Active CPR/BLS Certification

LAST MODIFIED:  6/18/2026

POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision and in accordance with established policies and procedures, the RN will provide clinical assistance under the direction of a physician or associate practitioner within their scope of practice.  This individual will perform patient intake to include recording and scanning of all patient medical history and will secure patient consent for treatment when applicable.  The individual will practice exceptional customer service, answer the telephone, and assist with the daily operations of the clinic.  Communicates and coordinates information in a knowledgeable and courteous manner with staff, patients, and families.  Maintains confidentiality with patients, staff, and guests.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

·        Performs all duties in accordance with clinical, OSHA, and infection control standards.

·        Adheres to and follows, including but not limited to, infection control, biohazard waste, sterilization and disinfection, medication administration and storage, and controlled substance policies and procedures throughout the facility.

·        Adheres to biohazard waste policy and procedure for proper disposal of biomedical waste.

·        Ensures all related reports, labs, and other clinical information are filed and are available in patients’ medical records prior to their appointment.

·        Escorts patients to exam rooms, interviews patients, takes required vital signs, obtains urine specimens, performs dip/automated urinalysis and microscopic preparation and review when indicated, and documents all clinically relevant information in the patient’s chart.

·        Performs clinical procedures, including phlebotomy, under the supervision of a physician or associate practitioner.

·        Assists the physician and associate practitioner in exam rooms.

·        Assists the physician or associate practitioner with the preparation and administration of injections.

·        Assists with office-based procedures.

·        Provides instructions to patients as instructed by the physician or associate practitioner.

·        Keeps exam rooms clean and stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintains instruments, and prepares sterilization as required.

·        Triages and processes messages from patients and front office staff to physicians and associate practitioners, to include but not limited to, pharmacy requests, test results, medical questions, and concerns, and responds as directed by the provider and documents in the EMR.

·        The RN performs nursing functions and shares nursing responsibilities according to the scope of practice outlined by the Nurse Practice Act of the state in which the RN is licensed.

·        Maintain all logs and required checks (i.e., refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, cold sterilization fluid change, etc.).

·        Assists with training activities as needed.

·        Maintains accuracy and productivity levels as established by department standards.

·        Performs, organizes, and streamlines operational tasks to reduce the potential for errors.

·        Always maintains patient safety and confidentiality.

·        Travel as required.

·        All other duties as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

·       Exceptional customer service and phone etiquette.

·       Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow.

·       Working knowledge of medical terminology.

·       Computer proficiency and prior experience with Electronic Medical Records preferred.

·       Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

·       Minimum of 1-3 years of hands-on clinical experience working with a licensed physician or associate practitioner preferred.

·       Minimum of 1-3 years of phlebotomy skills preferred.

·       Minimum of 1-3 years of administering injections preferred.

·       RN Licensure required.

·        Active CPR/BLS certification.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

This role is based in a fast-paced, patient-focused urology clinic where collaboration is key. Our team of physicians, nurses, and support staff work together in a modern facility equipped with an EHR system and on-site diagnostic services. The atmosphere is professional yet warm, with a shared commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality care to a diverse patient population.  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Distance vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to lift patients and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds unassisted, adequate physical ability, including sufficient manual dexterity, to perform the requisite healthcare services, stand; walk; sit and talk or hear.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

OUR MISSION: To provide compassionate, world-class urologic care and exceptional experiences for our patients, employees and partners. 

OUR VISION: Curing the world of urologic disorders, one person at a time. 

OUR VALUES: At UCI, we are passionate about patient experience and making the healthcare journey from diagnosis through treatment as easy and stress-free as possible! Through unmatched integration and access for patients, partner hospitals and other physicians in the community, we provide world-class urologic care in an attentive environment where you are at the center of all we do.