University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking an 100% Nurse Clinician to work for the Neurology Clinic (Epilepsy Team).
Summary:
Functions as a clinical expert and care coordinator for a specific patient population interfacing with administrative, clinical nursing staff, physicians and patients/families.
Position Responsibilities:
Collaborates with nursing, medical staff and other health professionals in the development and review of standards and in planning, implementing and evaluating patient care for a specific patient population with regard to the condition and age of the patient. Provides direct nursing care when necessary. Follows universal precautions
Independently coordinates and facilitates patient care between multiple disciplines within both the confines of UIHC and the local communities (including home health agencies, referring physicians and other community support services). Facilitates continuity of care
Coordinates patient care to better utilize supportive services through patient visit and possible admission, pre-schedules testing, follows up with test results to both patient and physician, obtains medical history, coordinates follow up visit appointment, provides medication, rehab. teaching, etc. Participate in the ongoing management of the patient to facilitate discharge of patient in a timely manner
Interacts with staff, patients, medical staff, peers, and others in a professional and cooperative manner
Assumes responsibility for maintaining clinical expertise consistent with patient population requirements and current nursing and medical practice
Develops management and consultant skills consistent with position responsibilities
Adheres to professional and legal standards of nursing practice
Maintains confidentiality of patient and staff information
Promotes a positive work environment
Demonstrates the core values of service leadership: respect, communication, accountability, integrity, and compassion
Remains calm and constructive in conflict situations, listens and attempts to understand other points of view
Analyzes own performance in accordance with position expectations, develops goals and implements a plan to meet goals
Is self-directed in using time
Percent of time: 100%
Schedule: Monday- Friday, 0830- 1700, one closing shift per week, no nights, no weekends, no holidays, no call.
Salary: $63,618 minimum at 100% effort to commensurate. Salary will be based on years of experience and percent effort.
Location: UniversityCampus
Benefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
Required Qualifications:
A Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is required
Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire
Reasonable (within the last 1-3 years) nursing experience is required
Demonstrated expertise in specific clinical area of practice required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
Demonstrated excellent organizational skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills are required
Demonstrated expertise with adult patient/family discharge planning process is required
Experience working with an interdisciplinary team is required
Must be able to work well in a team is a valuable skill
Desired Qualifications:
Master's degree in nursing is desired
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.
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-olmstead@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.
