Staff Nurse - UICC Bettendorf Endocrinology/Ambulatory Clinic 50%25

University of Iowa•Davenport, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Community Clinics is seeking a patient-centered Staff Nurse for its Endocrinology Clinic in Bettendorf, Iowa. This position is 50% (20 hours per week) and primarily supports Endocrinology, with possible work in other service lines, clinics, or clinic locations based on clinical needs and hours. The clinic provides expert care for diabetes and other conditions affecting glands, hormones, and metabolism, including personalized treatment plans and follow-up care. The team uses a patient-centered approach in partnership with physicians, nurses, and dietitians. Staff Nurses build relationships with patients and families, monitor health histories, and provide personalized, compassionate care. The role supports the clinics’ team-based care model, with more time spent in patient care. Free on-site parking is available. The University of Iowa Health Care is a comprehensive academic medical center and regional referral center. Its mission is “Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.” Its WE CARE core values are Welcoming, Excellence, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Empowerment. The schedule has variable hours between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. There are no weekends, holidays, or on-call time. The position is based in Bettendorf, Iowa, and may support other clinic locations as needed. Applicants must upload a resume addressing how they meet the required and desired qualifications. Successful candidates must disclose conviction history and undergo a criminal background check. The position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

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 Iowa license to practice by the time of hire.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills with patients and families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members, demonstrated through written and verbal interactions.
General computer skills.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider course completion card.
Driver’s license and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards.
At least one year of triage experience within the last three years.
Applicants must upload a resume that clearly addresses how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications.

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.
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 collaboratively.
Provide telephone triage for Bettendorf clinics, including Dermatology, Family Medicine, Endocrinology, and Pediatric Outreach.
Develop patient care plans based on patient condition, age, and psychological, educational, and socioeconomic conditions, prescribing interventions to attain expected outcomes.
Implement patient care plans according to patient priorities and nursing diagnoses, and 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.
Implement nursing interventions according to applicable policies, procedures, and protocols to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff; follow universal precautions.