The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a 100% Staff Nurse to work in the Surgery Specialty Clinic.
Sign-on incentive: Qualified candidates are eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $10,000
Position Summary:
The Surgery Specialty Clinic is home to the Emergency General Surgery and Plastics Clinic. The EGS clinic sees patients for evaluation of hernias, gallbladder, lipomas, and follow up trauma care. The Plastics clinic sees patients seeking Plastic Reconstructive Surgery for body, face, skin, breast, and cosmetic procedures. They also offer Botox injections for migraines and cosmetic purposes. There are two minor Rooms for specialized procedures to be done under local anesthetic.
The Surgery Specialty Clinic care team includes doctors, nurse practitioners, physician assistant, registered nurses, licensed practical nurse, medical assistants, and physicians in training. The team works together to provide a multidisciplinary and holistic approach to best serve the patient and the family. The Surgery Specialty Clinic Team provides an enjoyable atmosphere for staff that includes ongoing professional growth and development.
Duties to include:
Applies nursing theory to the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patient responses to health and illness.
Telephone triage- asking questions to gauge the patient's condition and recommend the best course of action. This could mean advising the caller to seek emergency care, treat their condition at home, or make an appointment to see a provider.
Assesses patient health care preferences and expectations- Provide education to patients preparing for tests, pre-operative information, and reviewing medications
Collaboratively coordinates the continuum of care across settings. Assist with coordinating clinic and radiology appointments at UIHC and locally as appropriate
Develops patient care plan based on patient condition, age, and psychological, educational, and socioeconomic conditions that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes -
Implements patient care plan according to patient priorities, which includes interventions identified through nursing diagnoses. Documents/reports interventions and patient/family response.
Collaborates and integrates contributions of patients and families into multidisciplinary patient care plan. Work with the patient and family to ensure patient needs are met following procedures/surgeries
Implements nursing interventions according to department, division, and/or unit policies, procedures, and protocols to maintain safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Follows universal precautions.
Review the patient's medical record(s) to provide accurate information related to their concern and reason for seeing the physician. Review previous testing done and obtain records and images related to clinic visit.
Percent of Time: 100%
Salary: $60,589 minimum at 100% effort to commensurate. Salary will be based on years of experience and percent effort
Schedule: Monday through Friday rotating hours between 0730-1600, 0800-1630, and 0830-1700. no weekends, no holidays, no call.
Location: University Campus
Benefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
University of Iowa Health Care-recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States-is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®
UIHC was the first Magnet® hospital in the State of Iowa and we are in pursuit of our 5th Magnet® redesignation. This level of commitment can be seen in every area of our hospital and ambulatory clinics.
Education
An Associate's Degree in Nursing, a Diploma in Nursing, a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, Professional Masters of Nursing and Healthcare Practice (MNHP), MSN/Clinical Nurse Leader or a Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN, MA) is required
Required Qualifications
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with patients/families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members as demonstrated through written and verbal interactions.
General computer skills are required.
Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire
Desired Qualifications
Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or Masters Degree in Nursing is highly desired.
If Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is not yet obtained, active enrollment in a BSN program is desirable.
In order to be considered, applicants must upload resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.
Applicant Resource Center -
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Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact nicole-peak@uiowa.edu
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
