Licensed Practical Nurse - Pediatric Specialty Clinic

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

44d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care department of nursing is seeking a 100% Licensed Practical Nurse to work at the Pediatric Specialty Clinic. Duties to include: Provides nursing care under the supervision of a registered professional nurse Participates in the development of nursing care plans and in the implementation of therapeutic program for patients In less complex situations, may assume responsibility for directing and supervising assigned nursing personnel. In more complex situations, performs as an assistant to the registered professional nurse. Pediatric Specialty Clinic The Pediatric Specialty Clinic offers comprehensive care to patients from infancy through adolescence and for certain chronic diseases into adulthood. Our 34 exam rooms were opened in 2017; an additional 20 rooms are anticipated to open in 2018. This clinic focuses on multiple pediatric specialties including allergy/pulmonary/immunology, cardiology, genetics, neurology, renal, urology, diabetes, endocrine, gastroenterology, psychology, rheumatology, general surgery, and pain and palliative care. This unit has many state-of the art facilities including five echocardiography rooms, exercise lab, pulmonary function lab, EEG lab, two treatment rooms, and a phlebotomy lab Percent of Time: 100% Schedule: 40 hours per week, Day shift, 8 or 10 hour shifts Location: Stead Family Children’s Hospital (SFCH) Rotations: No weekends, no holidays, no on-call Merit Pay Plan Benefits Highlights: Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans For more information about Why Iowa?, click here

Requirements

Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with the Iowa Board of Nursing, or eligible for temporary work permit.
Responsible to take the required continuing education hours to maintain a valid LPN certification.
Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification
Medical Terminology
Public Contact/Customer Service
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.

Responsibilities

Provides nursing care under the supervision of a registered professional nurse
Participates in the development of nursing care plans and in the implementation of therapeutic program for patients
In less complex situations, may assume responsibility for directing and supervising assigned nursing personnel.
In more complex situations, performs as an assistant to the registered professional nurse.