Staff Nurse - UICC Bettendorf Endocrinology/Ambulatory Clinic 50%

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Community Clinics (UICC) is seeking a patient-centered Staff Nurse for its Endocrinology Clinic in Bettendorf, Iowa. The clinic provides expert care for diabetes and other conditions affecting glands, hormones, and metabolism, including personalized diabetes treatment plans and follow-up care. The role primarily supports Endocrinology and may support other service lines or clinic locations based on clinical needs and hours. The position follows a team-based care model and focuses on patient care and personalized, compassionate service. The schedule is 50% (20 hours per week), with variable hours between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.; there are no weekends, holidays, or on-call hours. Free on-site parking is available. The Staff Nurse applies nursing theory to patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation; coordinates care across settings; and works with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans. Telephone triage supports Bettendorf clinics in Dermatology, Family Medicine, Endocrinology, and Pediatric Outreach. The role implements nursing interventions and follows applicable policies, procedures, protocols, and universal precautions to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff. The University of Iowa Health Care is Iowa’s comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Its stated mission is “Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.” Its WE CARE core values are Welcoming, Excellence, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Empowerment.

Requirements

An Associate’s Degree in Nursing, Diploma in Nursing, Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, Professional Masters 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.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills with patients and families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members, as demonstrated through written and verbal interactions.
General computer skills.
Current course completion card in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association.
Driver’s license and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards.
At least one year of triage experience within the last three years.

Nice To Haves

Diabetic educator certification.
Previous endocrine patient care experience.
Previous glucose monitoring or continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) experience.
Three to five years of recent Staff Nurse-level experience in an adult medical-surgical setting (highly desired).
Current experience in self-directed, independent roles and ability to work autonomously.
Previous diabetes patient experience.
Previous adult or family medicine patient experience.
Demonstrated experience fostering a welcoming and respectful work or academic environment.
Previous EPIC experience.
Previous phlebotomy experience.

Responsibilities

Support patients in the Endocrinology Clinic and, based on clinical needs and hours, potentially other service lines or clinics.
Apply nursing theory to assess, diagnose, treat, and evaluate patient responses to health and illness.
Assess patients’ health care preferences and expectations.
Coordinate the continuum of care across settings in collaboration with others.
Provide telephone triage support for Bettendorf Dermatology, Family Medicine, Endocrinology, and Pediatric Outreach clinics.
Develop patient care plans based on patient condition, age, and psychological, educational, and socioeconomic conditions, prescribing interventions to attain expected outcomes.
Implement care plans according to patient priorities and nursing diagnoses.
Document and report interventions and patient and family responses.
Collaborate with patients and families and integrate their contributions into multidisciplinary care plans.
Develop, coordinate, and implement transfer and discharge planning throughout the episode of care.
Implement nursing interventions according to applicable department, division, and/or unit policies, procedures, and protocols.
Follow universal precautions and help maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.