Nurse Practitioner, Ortho Access- Sports Med and North Liberty Campus

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Orthopedic Access Advanced Practice Provider independently evaluates and manages patients with a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions, with collaborative support from orthopedic subspecialty teams. The clinic is intended to improve timely access to orthopedic care. The APP manages non-surgical cases independently at the Prairie Meadows Drive location and coordinates referrals to the appropriate surgical team when surgery is indicated. In-office procedures, such as joint injections, may be performed depending on the APP’s experience and clinical assessment. The role may also include cross coverage at the Orthopedic Injury Walk-In Clinic at the North Liberty Campus, treating musculoskeletal injuries and pain that have occurred within the previous seven days. Splinting and casting may be required, with training provided. The position calls for an organized, motivated, and efficient clinician. The schedule includes an evening shift every Thursday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. and every other Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The position’s primary work location is the Orthopedics Prairie Meadows Drive location, with walk-in clinic coverage at the Main Campus North Liberty Hospital. The University of Iowa Health Care North Liberty Campus opened in spring 2025. This 469,000-square-foot facility is home to the UI Health Care Orthopedics service line and provides coordinated care across outpatient, inpatient, and surgical settings. The campus includes a community imaging center, laboratory services, physical therapy, retail pharmacy, emergency department, and support services. UI Health Care seeks a welcoming, highly skilled, and collaborative workforce to join the campus opening team and further its mission of “Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.” A master’s degree is required; a master’s degree or DNP in Nursing is preferred. If the master’s degree is in a related field, a baccalaureate degree in nursing is required. A current Iowa nursing license, current specialty certification, and licensure as an ARNP in Iowa are required. Two or more years of patient care experience, which may be obtained through clinical rotations or clinical practice, and two or more years of demonstrated orthopedic patient-care experience or knowledge are required. Applicants must demonstrate effectiveness in a welcoming and respectful workplace and have excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as timely documentation practices. Orthopedic outpatient clinic experience is highly desired; relevant orthopedic experience in an emergency department or urgent care setting is also considered.

Requirements

Master’s degree required.
If the master’s degree is in a related field, a baccalaureate degree in nursing is required.
Current license to practice nursing in Iowa required.
Current certification in the specialty area and licensure as an ARNP in Iowa required.
At least two years of patient-care experience, which may be gained through clinical rotations or clinical practice.
At least two years of demonstrated orthopedic patient-care experience and/or knowledge.
Experience working effectively in a welcoming and respectful workplace environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Timely and prompt documentation.
Must be organized, motivated, and efficient.
Schedule includes every Thursday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. and every other Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or DNP in Nursing.
Experience working in an orthopedic outpatient clinic.
Relevant orthopedic experience in an emergency department or urgent care setting.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and manage a variety of orthopedic conditions in the Ortho Access Clinic.
Order medical diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and prescribe, dispense, or deliver medications under a collaborative practice agreement.
Follow up with patients regarding diagnostic tests and laboratory results.
Provide follow-up and longitudinal care when surgical or subspecialty consultation is not needed or desired.
Consult and collaborate with other care-team members and orthopedic subspecialty teams to facilitate care.
Use clinical judgment to apply information within the overall clinical picture and address health issues.
Promote adoption of best practices.
Complete patient medical records, reports, and forms for treatment documentation and billing.
Improve quality of care through chart reviews and participation on performance-improvement committees.
Escalate care and coordinate referrals appropriately when surgical conditions are identified.
As applicable, perform in-office procedures such as joint injections.
At the Ortho Walk-In Clinic, triage, evaluate, and manage orthopedic injuries, including acute back pain, sprains and strains, tendon and ligament injuries, suspected fractures, and joint pain.
Order appropriate imaging, including plain X-rays, CT, or MRI, when indicated.
Provide initial injury management using durable medical equipment such as wrist splints, slings, and boots, and perform splinting or casting when needed.
Educate patients about their injuries and facilitate follow-up with orthopedic subspecialty surgeons and providers as needed.
Coordinate with North Liberty Hospital Emergency Room staff to transfer patients when emergency-room care is more appropriate.