Staff Nurse Float – UI Health Care Community Clinics 100%25

University of Iowa•Cedar Rapids, IA

3d•$59,315 - $108,805•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Community Clinics is hiring a patient-centered, full-time Float Staff Nurse to support clinic locations and a range of 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 help with nurse visits. The role includes 8-to-10-hour shifts and paid drive time; a fleet car is provided for outreach clinic support within a two-hour radius. The position is based in Iowa City, Iowa, with work at surrounding clinics as needed. Family Medicine provides care for patients throughout their lives and connects patients with UI Health Care specialists when needed. Pediatric clinics provide care for infants, children, and adolescents, from routine and preventive services to complex and chronic conditions. Staff Nurses build relationships with patients and families, monitor health care histories, and provide personalized, compassionate care. The nurse applies nursing theory to patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation; develops and implements patient care plans; coordinates care across settings; collaborates with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams; and supports transfer and discharge planning. The nurse follows applicable policies, procedures, protocols, and universal precautions to help maintain a safe environment. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, with 8-to-10-hour shifts between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. No weekends, holidays, or on-call shifts are required. Salary is $59,315–$108,805 at 100% time, based on years of experience. The position includes the University of Iowa’s 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, Bachelor’s 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 Iowa license to practice nursing by the time of hire.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills with patients and families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members.
General computer skills.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider course completion card.
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards.
Availability to support outreach clinics within a two-hour radius.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of general nursing experience.
One to two 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.
Active enrollment in a BSN program if a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing has not yet been obtained.
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.
At least six months of ambulatory experience.

Responsibilities

Apply nursing theory to assess, diagnose, treat, and evaluate patient responses to health and illness.
Assess patients’ health care preferences and expectations.
Coordinate continuity of care across settings in collaboration with others.
Develop patient care plans based on condition, age, and psychological, educational, and socioeconomic factors, prescribing interventions to achieve expected outcomes.
Implement care plans according to patient priorities and nursing diagnoses; document and report interventions and patient or family responses.
Integrate patient and family contributions 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, including universal precautions, to maintain a safe environment.
Provide support across clinic specialties and locations, including phone triage, prior authorizations, and nurse visits as needed.
Travel to outreach clinics within a two-hour radius when required.