Walk-In Clinics - Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) 100%

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care Walk-In Clinics seeks a full-time Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) to provide direct patient care in Quick Care and Urgent Care clinics. The role primarily supports Iowa City/Corridor locations and may also cover other clinics, including Quad Cities sites, depending on clinical needs and hours. ARNPs exercise autonomy in medical decision-making and provide diagnostic and therapeutic services to patients ranging from newborns to geriatric patients. The clinics offer services and resources such as X-rays, IV fluids, and wound suturing, and operate in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment focused on teamwork, learning, and growth. The ARNP also helps educate healthcare students, participates in research endeavors as appropriate, and contributes to committees within the division, department, College of Medicine, and University of Iowa Health Care. This position reports to the Medical Director within UI Community Clinics and the Lead APP within UI Community Clinics. Work hours vary between 7:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., Sunday through Saturday, with rotating weekend and holiday work. Clinical locations may change based on clinic needs.

Requirements

Master’s degree required. A Master’s degree in Nursing is preferred; if the Master’s degree is in a related field, a Bachelor’s degree in nursing is required.
Current board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) in the specialty area and licensure as an ARNP in Iowa.
Current license to practice nursing in Iowa.
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.
Current valid driver’s license and ability to meet University Driving Policy Standards.
Availability to provide support at other clinical locations based on clinical hours and needs.
BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification, to be obtained within the first six months of employment.
Applicants must upload a resume that clearly addresses how they meet the required and desired qualifications.

Nice To Haves

At least one 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 leveraging video, or a desire to learn.

Responsibilities

Provide care in Quick Care and Urgent Care clinics and rotate 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 transfers, primary-care follow-up or establishment of care, and specialty or subspecialty consultations.
Perform and screen results of examinations and tests, including electrocardiograms, radiography, audiometric and vision screening, tonometry, and pulmonary function screening.
Instruct and counsel patients about physical and mental health, including diet, 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 patient referrals.
Order medications and administer drugs.
Direct other medical personnel and health professionals in 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.
Meet or exceed customer-service needs and expectations, provide excellent service, and communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
Perform other duties as assigned on a permanent or temporary basis.