Nurse Clinical Coordinator - UI Health Care (Multiple Openings)

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Community Clinics (UICC) is seeking a patient centered Nurse Clinical Coordinator to support our UI Community Clinics. This position provides nursing leadership and oversight for primary and specialized patient care populations that are served within UI Community Clinics and Clinical Outreach. Functions as a clinical nurse expert for patients and UICC. The clinical coordinator will facilitate communications between medical staff, management, patients and/or family to provide excellent customer service. This position will serve as a liaison role to provide the dissemination of information and education to clinical care team. This position will support and have time divided between both administrative and clinical support and being flexible to providing staffing support is essential. University of Iowa Community Clinics (UICC) provides comprehensive care to Iowa communities. With 38 community clinics, including Quick Cares and Urgent Cares, Family Medicine, and multiple Specialties, UICC is home to providers and staff that provide comprehensive care outside of the hospital setting and give the community a sense of care whenever they need it most.

Requirements

A Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is required
1-3 years of nursing experience is required
Valid license to practice nursing in the state of Iowa
Excellent organization and time management skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Internet
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Current valid driver’s license and the ability to meet the University Driving Policy Standards

Nice To Haves

1 to 3 years' experience in patient care, particularly those with ambulatory specialty, family med and/or pediatrics
Demonstrated leadership and training skills (might include but not limited to: Charge Nurse or Lead Staff Nurse, etc.)
Excellent interpersonal skills with patients, families, and health care workers
Professional nursing certification is desired
Experience with EPIC
Triage Experience
Familiarity with ambulatory clinic workflows

Responsibilities

Assists and acts a liaison with supporting new initiatives including new service lines, expanding clinics, adding new providers, etc.
Collaborate with nursing, medical staff, and other health professionals in planning, delivering, and evaluating care for primary and specialty patient populations.
Lead nursing personnel in providing specialized patient procedures and care management plans
Lead or participate in evidence-based projects within specialty area and collaborate with the appropriate CPL or NPL staff member to implement practice changes.
Provide specialized health education to patients and health profession students
Adhere to internal and regulatory policies and guidelines
Create clinic staffing schedule and represent clinic at daily staffing huddles; trouble staffing gaps and identify solutions
Assists with reviewing benefit request in time tracking system
Participate in recruitment, developing, and managing performance of staff
Applies expertise in communicating real time feedback and direction to clinical staff
Serves as a liaison between clinical staff, family members, and UICC leadership
Applies expertise in specialized field to improve nursing outcomes, leads and participates in evidence-based projects, and implements team-based care
Troubleshooting and managing facility issues in real time
Participate in Quality Improvement (QI) initiatives
Provides direct patient care/nurse triage responsibilities as needed, floating to other clinics as needed
Current valid driver’s license and the ability to meet the University Driving Policy Standards
Other clinic duties as assigned