Staff Nurse Float – UI Health Care Community Clinics 100%

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Community Clinics is seeking a patient-centered, full-time Float Staff Nurse to support a variety of clinic locations and patient specialties, including Family Medicine, Pediatrics, walk-in care, and specialty or outreach clinics. The nurse may provide phone triage support, assist with prior authorizations, and conduct nurse visits. The role involves working across different clinical environments and patient populations, including primary care and specialty services. Outreach clinic support within a two-hour radius is required; a fleet car and paid drive time are provided. The nurse applies nursing theory to patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation; coordinates care across settings; and develops and implements individualized care plans. The position also includes documenting and reporting care and patient or family responses, collaborating with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams, planning transfers and discharges, and following policies and safety precautions. This is a 100% position (40 hours per week), scheduled Monday through Friday for 8-to-10-hour shifts between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. No weekends, holidays, or on-call shifts are required. The position is based in Iowa City, Iowa, with work at surrounding clinics as needed. The University of Iowa offers a comprehensive benefits package, including employer contributions to retirement plans, paid vacation and sick leave, and free on-site parking.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Nursing, Diploma in Nursing, Baccalaureate degree in Nursing, Professional Master of Nursing and Healthcare Practice (MNHP), MSN/Clinical Nurse Leader, or a Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN, MA).
Current license to practice in Iowa by the time of hire.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider course completion card.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills with patients and families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members.
General computer skills.
Driver’s license and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards.
Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter addressing how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications.

Nice To Haves

1–3 years of general nursing experience.
1–2 years of pediatric or family medicine nursing experience.
Experience fostering a welcoming and respectful work or academic environment.
Previous experience working autonomously.
Ability to adapt quickly to different clinical environments and patient populations, including primary care and specialty services.
If a Baccalaureate degree in Nursing has not yet been obtained, active enrollment in a BSN program is desirable.
Familiarity with UI Health Care and ambulatory clinic workflows.
Previous experience with triage phone calls in Outlook.
Previous experience with Epic messages, phone calls, results, or fax inbox.
Previous experience with prior authorizations.
Experience assisting with nurse visits during downtime.
At least six months of ambulatory experience.

Responsibilities

Apply nursing theory to assess, diagnose, treat, and evaluate patient responses to health and illness.
Assess patient health care preferences and expectations.
Coordinate the continuum of care across settings in collaboration with others.
Develop patient care plans based on patient condition, age, and psychological, educational, and socioeconomic conditions, prescribing interventions to achieve expected outcomes.
Implement patient care plans according to patient priorities, including interventions identified through nursing diagnoses.
Document and report interventions and patient or family responses.
Integrate contributions from patients and families into multidisciplinary care plans.
Develop, coordinate, and implement transfer and discharge planning throughout the episode of care.
Follow department, division, and unit policies, procedures, and protocols to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff; follow universal precautions.
Provide support across clinic locations and specialties, including phone triage, prior authorizations, and nurse visits.
Provide support to outreach clinics within a two-hour radius as needed.