Licensed Practical Nurse – UI Health Care Neurology Clinic 100%25

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

7d•$45,456 - $67,714•Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Iowa Community Clinics (UICC) is seeking a patient-centered, full-time (40 hours a week) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work at our UICC Neurology Clinic. This position will primarily support the Neurology Clinic but may float to other patient specialties or clinic locations based on clinical needs and hours. The Neurology Clinic offers consultation services, evaluations, diagnoses, and treatments for adult patients with a wide range of nervous system disorders. Our general neurologists are dedicated to providing specialized care with a generalist approach, ensuring innovative, effective, and personalized diagnosis and treatment for various neurological conditions. Patients with any neurological problem, uncertainty about their condition, experiencing symptoms, or requiring an evaluation can receive care in the general neurology outpatient clinic. For over 100 years, Iowa Healthcare has prioritized patient health and wellness, offering care for pregnancy, baby wellness, vaccinations, school and athletic physicals, acute visits, annual check-ups, mental health services, and on-site laboratory services. Our team focuses on building patient relationships, monitoring care history, and delivering personalized, compassionate care. When specialty care is needed, our family medicine provider facilitates seamless referrals to UI Health Care specialists, ensuring medical records are shared. University of Iowa Health Care is recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States and is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Over 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers collaborate daily to provide safe, quality healthcare and excellent service to patients. Our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.® WE CARE Core Values: Welcoming - Fostering an environment where everyone's voice is heard, promoting dignity, and allowing all to thrive. Excellence - Achieving and delivering personal and collective bests in quality and accessible healthcare, education, and research. Collaboration - Encouraging teamwork with healthcare systems, providers, and communities, guided by compassion. Accountability - Behaving ethically, acting with fairness and integrity, taking responsibility for actions, and responding to errors. Respect - Creating an environment where every individual feels safe, valued, and respected. Empowerment - Committing to fair access to research, healthcare, and education, and providing opportunities for personal and professional growth.

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 provider.
Current valid driver’s license and the ability to meet the University Driving Policy Standards.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Nice To Haves

The ability to adapt quickly to different clinical environments and patient populations is highly desired.
One year of experience as a Licensed Practical nurse.
Previous work utilizing customer service skills.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Previous Epic experience.
Previous Neurology clinic experience.
Demonstrated experience fostering a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment.
Staff may be required to receive a passing score on work samples to be considered for 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 programs 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.