Nurse Clinician - Medicine Specialty Clinic

University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a
50%-100% Nurse Clinician
to work for the Medicine Specialty Clinic.

Functions as a clinical expert and care coordinator for a specific patient population interfacing with administrative, clinical nursing staff, physicians and patients/families.

Collaborates with nursing, medical staff and other health professionals in the development and review of standards and in planning, implementing and evaluating patient care for a specific patient population with regard to the condition and age of the patient. Provides direct nursing care when necessary. Follows universal precautions

Independently coordinates and facilitates patient care between multiple disciplines within both the confines of UI Health Care and the local communities (including home health agencies, referring physicians and other community support services). Facilitates continuity of care

Coordinates patient care to better utilize supportive services through patient visit and possible admission, pre-schedules testing, follows up with test results to both patient and physician, obtains medical history, coordinates follow up visit appointment, provides medication, rehab. teaching, etc. Participate in the ongoing management of the patient to facilitate discharge of patient in a timely manner

Interacts with staff, patients, medical staff, peers, and others in a professional and cooperative manner

Assumes responsibility for maintaining clinical expertise consistent with patient population requirements and current nursing and medical practice

Develops management and consultant skills consistent with position responsibilities

Adheres to professional and legal standards of nursing practice

Maintains confidentiality of patient and staff information

Promotes a positive work environment

Demonstrates the core values of service leadership: respect, communication, accountability, integrity, and compassion

Remains calm and constructive in conflict situations, listens and attempts to understand other points of view

Analyzes own performance in accordance with position expectations, develops goals and implements a plan to meet goals

Is self-directed in using time

• 50% - 100% (24-40 hours per week)

• Clinic leadership will work with the candidate of choice on schedule that works for the clinic and the candidate. No weekend coverage, holiday coverage, nor call
• $64,871minimum at 100% effort to commensurate. Salary will be based on years of experience and percent effort.

University Campus

• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.

• A Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is required

Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire

Reasonable (within the last 1-3 years) nursing experience is required

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required

Demonstrates expertise in specific clinical area of practice

Demonstrated excellent organizational skills, critical thinking, and problem solving skills are required

Demonstrated expertise with adult patient/family discharge planning process is required

Experience working with an interdisciplinary team is required

Must be able to work well in a team is a valuable skill