Staff Nurse - Stead Family Children's Hospital Pediatric Specialty Clinic- Diabetes (90%)

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a Staff Nurse to perform specific tasks to assist members of the Nursing team in providing patient care under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager. The diabetes Registered Nurse (RN) will collaborate closely with the diabetes team, including physicians, Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), and nursing staff, in both clinical and office settings. In the office, responsibilities will include triaging calls, coordinating patient care, managing MyChart messages, prescription refills, clinic prep and handling necessary documentation. In the clinical setting, the RN will provide patient education and ensure patients endocrine testing is complete Duties Include but are not limited to: Phone triage and mychart triage for medical questions-back up to clinical coordinator Respond to inquiries from physician offices, patients, patient family members, integrate information and respond if answers within scope of RN clinical practice, or forward to residents for appropriate escalation of care Clinic Prep Ensure appropriate testing (labs, testing, imaging) obtained before each clinic and ensure appropriate timeline for appointments (time-sensitive vs. first available) Manage referrals and determine appropriate testing based on algorithm or communication with provider Conduct check-in phone calls Be present in clinic for assistance with order entry, education and teaching Percent of Time: 90% 36 hours/week Schedule: Monday – Friday, 0830 - 1700 Location: John Pappajohn Pavilion (JPP) Rotations: No holidays, no weekends, no call Salary: $61,782 minimum at 100% effort to commensurate. Salary will vary based on years of experience and percent of effort. SEIU Pay Plan: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan Benefits Highlights: Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans For more information about Why Iowa?, click here

Requirements

An Associate’s Degree in Nursing, a Diploma in Nursing, a 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) is required
Minimum 1 years of nursing experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with patients/families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members as demonstrated through written and verbal interactions
General computer skills are required
Ability to communicate complicated information to children and their parents
Proven ability to problem solve
Proven ability to integrate into a team
Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire

Nice To Haves

1 year Pediatric Nursing experience
Ambulatory Nursing experience
Certification in diabetes education or once eligible to sit for the exam

Responsibilities

Phone triage and mychart triage for medical questions-back up to clinical coordinator
Respond to inquiries from physician offices, patients, patient family members, integrate information and respond if answers within scope of RN clinical practice, or forward to residents for appropriate escalation of care
Clinic Prep
Ensure appropriate testing (labs, testing, imaging) obtained before each clinic and ensure appropriate timeline for appointments (time-sensitive vs. first available)
Manage referrals and determine appropriate testing based on algorithm or communication with provider
Conduct check-in phone calls
Be present in clinic for assistance with order entry, education and teaching