Licensed Practical Nurse - UI Health Care Cedar Rapids OBGYN Clinic 50%

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Community Clinics (UICC) is seeking a patient centered 50% (20 hours a week) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work at our UICC Obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN), Cedar Rapids. This position will mainly support our Cedar Rapids OBGYN Clinic but could float to other patient specialties/clinic locations including but not limited to: Specialty/Outreach, Family Medicine, and/or Pediatrics. For over 100 years, the health and wellness of our patients has been our primary focus. We see patients for needing skilled preventing, diagnosing, and treating gynecologic conditions. Whether pregnancies, or navigating menopause, OBGTNT offers expert guidance and support. This position comes with the University of Iowa's full, comprehensive benefit package including generous employer contributions into retirement plans, paid vacation and sick leave, and much more! This position also includes FREE on-site parking! University of Iowa Health Care—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. ® WE CARE Core Values: Welcoming - We strive for an environment where everyone has a voice that is heard, that promotes the dignity of our patients, trainees, and employees, and allows all to thrive in their health, work, research, and education. Excellence - We aim to achieve and deliver our personal and collective best in the pursuit of quality and accessible healthcare, education, and research. Collaboration - We encourage collaboration with healthcare systems, providers, and communities across Iowa and the region, as well as within our UI community. We believe teamwork - guided by compassion - is the best way to work. Accountability - We behave ethically, act with fairness and integrity, take responsibility for our own actions, and respond when errors in behavior or judgment occur. Respect - We create an environment where every individual feels safe, valued, and respected, supporting the well-being and success of all members of our community. Empowerment - We commit to fair access to research, health care, and education for our community and opportunities for personal and professional growth for our staff and learners.

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 / UI Fleet Safety Standards.
Demonstrated excellent written/verbal communication.

Nice To Haves

Ability to demonstrate teamwork and autonomy in all aspects of the role.
Minimum 6 months – 1 year of OBGYN experience.
Previous EPIC experience.
OBGYN knowledge/ understanding of policies procedures.
Previous ambulatory experience.
Previous immunization experience.

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.