Nurse Clinician - Digestive Health Clinic

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a 100% Nurse Clinician to work for the Digestive Health Clinic. Summary: Functions as a clinical expert and care coordinator for a specific patient population interfacing with administrative, clinical nursing staff, physicians and patients/families. Position Responsibilities: Collaborates with nursing, medical staff and other health professionals in the development and review of standards and in planning, implementing and evaluating patient care for a specific patient population with regard to the condition and age of the patient. Provides direct nursing care when necessary. Follows universal precautions Independently coordinates and facilitates patient care between multiple disciplines within both the confines of UI Health Care and the local communities (including home health agencies, referring physicians and other community support services). Facilitates continuity of care Coordinates patient care to better utilize supportive services through patient visit and possible admission, pre-schedules testing, follows up with test results to both patient and physician, obtains medical history, coordinates follow up visit appointment, provides medication, rehab. teaching, etc. Participate in the ongoing management of the patient to facilitate discharge of patient in a timely manner Interacts with staff, patients, medical staff, 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 Develops management and consultant skills consistent with position responsibilities Adheres to professional and legal standards of nursing practice Maintains confidentiality of patient and staff information Promotes a positive work environment Demonstrates the core values of service leadership: respect, communication, accountability, integrity, and compassion Remains calm and constructive in conflict situations, listens and attempts to understand other points of view Analyzes own performance in accordance with position expectations, develops goals and implements a plan to meet goals Is self-directed in using time Percent of time: 100% Schedule: Monday - Friday , no weekends or holidays with flexibility of hours between 0730-1700. Salary: $ 64,242 minimum at 100% effort to commensurate. Salary will be based on years of experience and percent effort. Location: University Campus Benefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.

Requirements

A Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is required
Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire
Demonstrated experience in patient education is required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
Demonstrated excellent organizational skills, critical thinking, and problem solving skills are required
Demonstrated expertise with adult patient/family discharge planning process is required
Experience working with an interdisciplinary team is required
Must be able to work well in a team is a valuable skill

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in nursing is desired
Reasonable (within the last 1- years) nursing experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Functions as a clinical expert and care coordinator for a specific patient population interfacing with administrative, clinical nursing staff, physicians and patients/families.
Collaborates with nursing, medical staff and other health professionals in the development and review of standards and in planning, implementing and evaluating patient care for a specific patient population with regard to the condition and age of the patient.
Provides direct nursing care when necessary.
Follows universal precautions
Independently coordinates and facilitates patient care between multiple disciplines within both the confines of UI Health Care and the local communities (including home health agencies, referring physicians and other community support services).
Facilitates continuity of care
Coordinates patient care to better utilize supportive services through patient visit and possible admission, pre-schedules testing, follows up with test results to both patient and physician, obtains medical history, coordinates follow up visit appointment, provides medication, rehab. teaching, etc.
Participate in the ongoing management of the patient to facilitate discharge of patient in a timely manner
Interacts with staff, patients, medical staff, 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
Develops management and consultant skills consistent with position responsibilities
Adheres to professional and legal standards of nursing practice
Maintains confidentiality of patient and staff information
Promotes a positive work environment
Demonstrates the core values of service leadership: respect, communication, accountability, integrity, and compassion
Remains calm and constructive in conflict situations, listens and attempts to understand other points of view
Analyzes own performance in accordance with position expectations, develops goals and implements a plan to meet goals
Is self-directed in using time