Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner - Otolaryngology

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

35d

About The Position

Function as an Advanced Practice Nurse and change agent, incorporating the primary role of nurse practitioner and the supporting roles of consultant, educator, researcher, and administrator to support quality care and positive patient outcomes in Otolaryngology. The role may involve working independently and/or as part of an interdisciplinary team to plan, deliver, and evaluate care for a defined patient population. The department intends to hire for one position as either an ARNP or a PA, based on the successful candidate’s qualifications; applicants may apply to either or both specific positions. The position includes clinical care, consultation, patient and professional education, research and quality-improvement participation, administrative activities, and collaboration with faculty, staff, students, patients, and the public. Applicants must upload a resume and cover letter marked as “Relevant File” to be considered for an interview. Successful candidates must self-disclose conviction history and undergo a criminal background check and credential and education verification. Up to five professional references will be requested later in the recruitment process.

Requirements

A master’s degree is required.
A master’s degree in Nursing is preferred; if the master’s degree is in a related field, a baccalaureate degree in nursing is required.
Current license to practice nursing in Iowa.
Current certification in the specialty area and licensure as an ARNP in Iowa.
Demonstrated experience in the area of clinical practice.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an otolaryngology ambulatory clinic practice.
Experience with a cancer survivorship clinic.
Participation in professional ARNP organizations.

Responsibilities

Assure clinical competency and expertise in Otolaryngology.
Plan, deliver, and evaluate health care for a defined patient population, independently and/or as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Collaborate with nursing staff and nursing administration to monitor and evaluate the quality of patient care.
Determine care requirements and develop programs for a specific patient population, considering patient condition and age and following universal precautions.
Assess, assist, diagnose, and treat medical or surgical problems, and record findings.
Perform medical diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and prescribe, dispense, or deliver medications when a collaborative practice agreement is in place.
Provide anticipatory guidance and counseling to patients and families.
Document patient assessments and plans of care in the medical record and prepare appropriate health reports for outgoing correspondence.
Initiate and coordinate referrals to other health care team members or agencies.
Serve as a consultative resource by providing expert knowledge and behavioral skills that affect clinical practice and patient outcomes.
Participate in developing, using, and evaluating resources to meet patient and family educational needs.
Provide education to external agencies, the community, and other health professionals.
Perform or assist with laboratory and related studies and interpret their performance.
Generate research questions concerning health care for particular patient populations.
Participate in developing and implementing divisional and departmental quality assessment, improvement, and research programs and processes.
Carry out administrative activities and special projects as assigned.
Contribute to divisional and departmental goals and participate in activities that enhance clinical expertise and nursing knowledge.
Participate in professional nursing activities in the department, hospital, community, and professional organizations.
Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the public.
Establish and maintain respectful, honest, service-oriented collaborative interactions; hold unit members to similar standards and ethics and constructively manage conflict.
Motivate others to high performance through stewardship of University resources, setting expectations, measuring success through individual performance evaluations, and driving organizational results.
Identify development opportunities and create plans that support employees’ personal and professional growth; engage self and staff in reflection on the University’s broader role in society.