Nurse Clinical Coordinator - UI Heath Care Solon | Tipton | West Branch Family Medicine Clinics

The University of Iowa Community Clinics (UICC) is seeking a patient-centered Nurse Clinical Coordinator to support our Solon, Tipton, and West Branch Family Medicine Clinics. This position provides nursing leadership and oversight for primary and specialized patient care populations that are served within UI Community Clinics and Clinical Outreach. This position functions as a clinical nurse expert for patients and UICC.

The nurse will facilitate communications between medical staff, management, patients and/or family to provide excellent customer service. This position will serve as a liaison role to provide the dissemination of information and education to clinical care team.

• Assists and acts as liaison with supporting new initiatives including new service lines, expanding clinics, adding new providers, etc.
• Collaborate with nursing, medical staff, and other health professionals in planning, delivering, and evaluating care for primary and specialty patient populations.
• Lead nursing personnel in providing specialized patient procedures and care management plans.
• Lead or participate in evidence‑based projects within specialty area and collaborate with the appropriate CPL or NPL staff member to implement practice changes.
• Provide specialized health education to patients and health profession students.
• Adhere to internal and regulatory policies and guidelines.
• Create clinic staffing schedule and represent clinic at daily staffing huddles; troubleshoot staffing gaps and identify solutions.
• Assist with reviewing benefit requests in time tracking system.
• Participate in recruitment, developing, and managing performance of staff.
• Apply expertise in communicating real‑time feedback and direction to clinical staff.
• Serve as liaison between clinical staff, family members, and UICC leadership.
• Apply expertise in specialized field to improve nursing outcomes, lead and participate in evidence‑based projects, and implement team‑based care.
• Troubleshoot and manage facility issues in real time.
• Participate in Quality Improvement (QI) initiatives.
• Provide direct patient care/nurse triage responsibilities as needed, floating to other clinics as needed.
• Drive’s License and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards.
• Other clinic duties as assigned.

University of Iowa Community Clinics (UICC) provides comprehensive care to Iowa communities. With 38 community clinics, including Quick Cares and Urgent Cares, Family Medicine, and multiple Specialties, UICC is home to providers and staff that provide comprehensive care outside of the hospital setting and give the community a sense of care whenever they need it most.

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40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, variable hours between 7:30 AM and 5:00 PM. No weekends, on call time, or holidays required.

Solon, IA;
Tipton, IA;
West Branch, IA (and surrounding cities)

• Regular salaried position located in Solon, Tipton and West Branch, IA (and surrounding clinic locations).
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
• Free on‑site parking.

• A Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is required.
• 1‑3 years of nursing experience is required.
• Valid license to practice nursing in the state of Iowa.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Internet.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Current Driver's License and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards.
• Availability to provide support to other clinical locations based on clinical hours/need.

• 1 to 3 years' experience in patient care, particularly those with ambulatory specialty, family medicine or pediatrics.
• Demonstrated leadership and training skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with patients, families, and health care workers.
• Professional nursing certification is desired.
• Familiarity with UI Health Care and ambulatory clinic workflows.

• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Clinical Coordinator
• Appointment Type:
  Professional and Scientific
• Schedule:
  
  Full‑time

• Pay Level: 4B
• Starting Salary Minimum: $57,749.00
• Starting Salary Maximum: $

• Organization:
  Healthcare
• Contact Name:
  Shaye Short
• Contact Email: shaye-short