Nurse Clinical Coordinator - Hematology

University of Iowa • Iowa City, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Within the UI Stead Family Department of Pediatrics, division of Hematology, our team is seeking a 50-100% Clinical Coordinator to join our team! This position functions as a clinical care coordinator for the bleeding disorder population throughout their lifespan. Must have RN licensure. The UI Stead Family Department of Pediatrics is a national leader in pediatric medicine, providing outstanding care to the children of Iowa and beyond through state-of-the-art clinical care, cutting-edge research, and education of future healthcare providers. The Department comprises the medical and research staff of UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital, one of the nation’s top-ranked pediatric care and research institutions and Iowa’s only comprehensive children’s hospital. The Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at University of Iowa Children’s Hospital is a pioneer in the care and treatment of childhood cancers and blood disorders. It is part of the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center and a member of the Children’s Oncology Group (COG). The division has a long history of success with programs such as blood and bone marrow transplant, comprehensive sickle cell program, and comprehensive hemophilia center. The mission of the division is to treat and cure children and adolescents with cancer and blood diseases in Iowa by delivering personalized multidisciplinary, state-of-the-art care through participation in nationally and locally designed protocols.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing is required.
• Minimum of 1 years of nursing related experience
• Registered Nurse with a current, valid Iowa RN license or eligible to become licensed in the state of Iowa.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the Internet.
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with patients/families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members as demonstrated through written and verbal interactions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates care with multiple disciplines during comprehensive clinic visits.
• Develops and implements patient care plans based on diagnoses and planned surgeries or procedures.
• Interacts with staff, patients, peers, and others in a professional and cooperative manner.
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining clinical expertise consistent with patient population requirements and current nursing and medical practice.
• Provide health education to patients, family members, and fellow health care members.
• Assist with once yearly outreach clinic to Amish population on a Saturday.
• Assist with annual Hemophilia/Bleeding Disorder Camp.
• Travel may be included

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees