Nurse Clinician - Urology

The Department of Urology is seeking a 100% Nurse Clinician to function as a clinical expert and care coordinator for our urology patient population interfacing with administrative, clinical nursing staff, physicians and patients/families. Position Responsibility: Collaborate with nursing staff and other health care professionals in the development and review of standards and in planning, implementing and evaluating patient care for a specific patient population.

Provide direct nursing care, facilitate continuity of care and follow universal precautions. Coordinate and facilitate patient care between multiple disciplines including home health agencies, referring physicians and other community support services. Facilitates continuity of care.

Coordinate 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, obtain medical history, coordinates follow up visit appointment, provides medication, rehabilitation teaching, etc. Serve as a clinical resource or consultant for specific patient population. Participate in development and implementation of managed care programs for a specific patient population.

Communicate with physicians and members of the health care team directing patient care. Manage and support Telephone Triage. Provide leadership for direct patient care programs in area of specialization collaborating with unit-based nurse management team(s).

Participate in decision-making process for financial management, operational budgetary decisions and cost containment strategies. Participate in/provide leadership for divisional, departmental and/or intra institutional and community committees and projects. Participate in the ongoing implementation of current regulatory standards to meet state and national agency accreditation.

Perform other special projects and tasks as assigned. Design and implement patient/family health education activities for the patient population. Serve as an educational and clinical resource to patient/family/staff.

Support the implementation and evaluation of staff education and orientation programs. Incorporate the role of patient care provider, advocate (patient, family, and health care professional), consultant, educator, researcher and quality manager. Participate in the development and implementation of division/unit quality assessment and improvement programs.

Use relevant nursing research to improve clinical practice and investigate nursing care problems. Responsible for maintaining clinical expertise consistent with patient population requirements and current nursing and medical practice. Adhere to professional and legal standards of nursing practice.

Maintain confidentiality of patient and staff information. Promote a positive work environment. Demonstrate the core values of service leadership: respect, communication, accountability, integrity, and compassion.

Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public. Interact with staff, patients, medical staff, peers, and others in a professional and cooperative manner. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Educational Requirement: Bachelors Degree in Nursing is required. Experience Requirement: Reasonable (1-3 years) nursing experience is required. Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills are required.

Demonstrated expertise in specific clinical area of practice is required. Demonstrated experience in patient education is required. Demonstrated excellent organizational skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills are required.

Experience working with an interdisciplinary team is required. Certification/Licensure Requirement: Current license to practice nursing in the State of Iowa required by start date. Desirable

Experience managing the care coordination of patients in an outpatient setting. Experience in care and/or management of urology patient population. Experience in an academic medical setting.

Experience using EPIC. Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must attach a resume/CV and cover letter under required attachments that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position . Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days.

This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. This position is not eligible for university sponsorship for employment authorization.

For questions or additional information please contact Sandy Moenk at sandy-moenk@uiowa.edu.