Walk-In Clinics - Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) 50-65%25

University of Iowa•Cedar Rapids, IA

3h•$45,131 - $102,892•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care Walk-In Clinics is seeking an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) for a 50–65% position, working 20 to 26 hours per week. The role primarily supports Iowa City/Corridor Walk-In Clinics, including Urgent Care and Quick Care, and may support other clinic locations or service lines based on clinical needs and hours, including sites in the Quad Cities. Clinical locations may rotate or change based on clinic needs. ARNPs provide direct patient care and exercise autonomy in medical decision-making and services provided. Walk-In Clinics assess a wide variety of patients, from newborns to geriatric patients, and offer services intended to help patients avoid emergency-room visits. Available services include X-rays, IV fluids, and stitches. The clinics operate in a dynamic, fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment that supports teamwork, learning, and growth. The position also contributes to the education of healthcare students, research endeavors as appropriate, and other academic and clinical activities. The ARNP reports to the Medical Director and Lead APP within UI Community Clinics.

Requirements

Master’s degree; if the master’s degree is in a related field, a baccalaureate degree in nursing is required.
Current board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) in the specialty area.
Current Iowa licensure as an ARNP and current license to practice nursing in Iowa.
At least 6 months of experience as an ARNP.
Demonstrated experience in the area of clinical practice.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage acutely ill patients of all ages within a highly functioning unit or department.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to function with a high degree of autonomy while actively collaborating within a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrated experience working effectively in a welcoming and respectful workplace environment.
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet University Driving Policy Standards.
Availability to support other clinical locations based on clinical hours and needs.
BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification, to be obtained within the first 6 months of employment.
Upload a resume that clearly addresses how the applicant meets the required and desired qualifications.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Nursing.
At least 1 year of acute patient-care ARNP experience in an Emergency Department, Urgent Care, Walk-In Clinic, or Family Medicine setting.
Some knowledge of University policies and procedures.
Previous EPIC experience.
Comfort with technology and using video, or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

Provide care in Quick Care and Urgent Care Clinics, rotating among clinical sites.
Obtain medical histories and perform physical examinations.
Assess, assist, diagnose, and treat medical or surgical problems and record findings.
Perform or assist with laboratory and related studies and interpret their results.
Perform therapeutic procedures, including injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, foreign-body removal, and ear and eye irrigation.
Arrange continued care, including emergency treatment transfers, follow-up care, establishment of primary care, and referrals to specialty or subspecialty physicians as indicated.
Perform and screen results of special medical examinations, including electrocardiograms, radiography, audiometric and vision screening, tonometry, and pulmonary function screening tests.
Instruct and counsel patients about physical and mental health, including diets, disease, therapy, and normal growth and development.
Evaluate and treat urgent medical problems and institute appropriate procedures.
Maintain awareness of health facilities, agencies, and resources to facilitate appropriate patient referrals.
Order medications and administer drugs.
Direct other medical personnel and health professionals in carrying out patient care.
Perform duties appropriate to a physician’s practice.
Participate in educating healthcare students in various programs.
Participate in committees within the division, department, College of Medicine, and University of Iowa Health Care.
Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the public.
Provide excellent customer service and communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
Perform other duties as assigned on a permanent or temporary basis.