About The Position
University of Iowa Health Care is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses for its General Pediatrics Clinics and Pediatric Healthy Weight Clinic in Coralville, Iowa, with possible assignments at surrounding clinics or other patient specialties based on clinical needs. The positions primarily support either the North Dodge/Holiday Road Pediatrics Clinics or the North Dodge Pediatric Healthy Weight Clinic. The General Pediatrics Clinic role is 70–100% (28–40 hours per week); the Healthy Weight Clinic role is 50–100% (20–40 hours per week). Under the direct supervision of a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or registered nurse, the LPN performs technical patient-care and related clerical functions in an ambulatory setting. Duties may involve electronic word or data processing and conventional office equipment. The LPN provides nursing care under a registered professional nurse’s supervision, participates in developing nursing care plans and implementing therapeutic programs, and may direct and supervise assigned nursing personnel in less complex situations. In more complex situations, the LPN assists the registered professional nurse. UI Health Care provides a comprehensive benefits package, including paid vacation and sick leave, health, dental, life, and disability insurance options, employer retirement-plan contributions, and free on-site parking. The roles are regular salaried positions. The General Pediatrics Clinic schedule is variable Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., with standard hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; limited rotating weekends may be required, with no holidays or on-call time. The Healthy Weight Clinic schedule is variable Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., with no weekends.
Requirements
- Hold an active Licensed Practical Nurse license from the Iowa Board of Nursing, or be eligible for a temporary work permit.
- Complete required continuing education hours to maintain a valid LPN certification.
- Hold Basic Cardiac Life Support provider certification.
- Have a valid driver's license and meet University of Iowa Fleet Safety Standards.
- Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Previous EPIC experience.
- Previous pediatric clinic experience.
- Ability to demonstrate teamwork, collaboration, and autonomy in all aspects of the role.
- Previous immunization experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care under the supervision of a registered professional nurse.
- Participate in developing nursing care plans and implementing therapeutic programs for patients.
- In less complex situations, direct and supervise assigned nursing personnel.
- In more complex situations, assist the registered professional nurse.
- Perform technical patient-care and related clerical functions in an ambulatory setting.
- Use electronic word or data processing equipment and conventional office equipment as needed.
Benefits
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick leave
- Health insurance options
- Dental insurance options
- Life insurance options
- Disability insurance options
- Employer contributions to retirement plans
- Free on-site parking
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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