ASC Nurse Clinician (90% - 100%)

UIOWA • Iowa City, IA

6d

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care department of Ambulatory Surgery Center is seeking a 90% to 100% Nurse Clinician to Function as a clinical nurse expert and care coordinator for a specific patient population interfacing with administrative, clinical nursing staff, physicians and patient/families. 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. Serve as a clinical resource or consultant for specific patient population. Communicate with physicians and members of the health care team directing patient care. 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 in order to meet state and national agency accreditation. Perform other special projects and tasks as assigned. Serve as an educational and clinical resource to patient/family/staff. Support the implementation and evaluation of staff education and orientation programs. Facilitate the educational experience for health care students and monitor the care delivered. 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. Participate in development and conduct of research activities related to area of specialty. 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. Review specific patient population preference cards and work with multidisciplinary team regarding equipment and supply needs on the unit. Review OR case schedule regularly, working with clinics/schedulers, surgical teams, anesthesia, and team members to ensure case scheduling accuracy.

Requirements

• A Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is required.
• Reasonable (1-3 years) nursing experience is required.
• Demonstrated expertise in specific clinical area of practice is required.
• Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Demonstrated expertise in Epic Optime with preference card build, updates and order sets.

Nice To Haves

• CNOR certification within 2 years of obtaining position.
• ACLS certification

Responsibilities

• Function as a clinical nurse expert and care coordinator for a specific patient population interfacing with administrative, clinical nursing staff, physicians and patient/families.
• 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.
• Serve as a clinical resource or consultant for specific patient population.
• Communicate with physicians and members of the health care team directing patient care.
• 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 in order to meet state and national agency accreditation.
• Perform other special projects and tasks as assigned.
• Serve as an educational and clinical resource to patient/family/staff.
• Support the implementation and evaluation of staff education and orientation programs.
• Facilitate the educational experience for health care students and monitor the care delivered.
• 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.
• Participate in development and conduct of research activities related to area of specialty.
• 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.
• Review specific patient population preference cards and work with multidisciplinary team regarding equipment and supply needs on the unit.
• Review OR case schedule regularly, working with clinics/schedulers, surgical teams, anesthesia, and team members to ensure case scheduling accuracy.

Benefits

• 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 plan
• Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, generous leave policies, 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to our UI Health Care specialists and care teams.
• Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance.
• Enjoy a rich quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level