Walk-In Clinics - Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) 100%25

University of Iowa•Cedar Rapids, IA

4d•$90,261 - $163,045•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care Walk-In Clinics is hiring an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) for a 100% position (40 hours per week), primarily supporting Iowa City/Corridor Walk-In Clinics, including Urgent Care and Quick Care. The position may also support other service lines or clinic locations, including the Quad Cities, based on clinical needs and hours. ARNPs provide direct patient care and diagnostic and therapeutic services to patients ranging from newborns to geriatric patients. The clinics offer services intended to help patients avoid emergency room visits, including X-rays, IV fluids, and wound suturing. The role is in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment with opportunities to support student education and research. The ARNP exercises autonomy in medical decision-making and services provided. The position reports to the Medical Director and Lead APP within UI Community Clinics. Work locations may rotate among clinics. The schedule has variable hours between 7:00 AM and 7:30 PM, Sunday through Saturday, with rotating weekend and holiday work. Travel to other clinical locations may be required 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 an 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 manage an acutely ill patient population 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 support other clinical locations based on clinical hours and needs.
BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications, to be obtained within the first six months of employment.
Applicants must upload a resume addressing how they meet the required and desired qualifications.
Successful candidates must self-disclose conviction history and undergo a criminal background check.
The position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

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.
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 referrals as indicated.
Perform and screen results of medical examinations and tests, including electrocardiograms, radiography, audiometric and vision screening, tonometry, and pulmonary function screening.
Instruct and counsel patients on physical and mental health matters, 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 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.
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.