UI Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a 100% Clinical Coordinator to work in the Neurosurgery Clinic.
Position Responsibilities:
Collaborateswithnursing,medicalstaffandotherhealthprofessionalsinthedevelopmentandreviewofstandardsandinplanning,implementingandevaluatingpatientcareforthe adult urology patientpopulationwithregardtotheconditionandageofthepatient.Providesdirectnursingcarewhennecessary.Followsuniversalprecautions.
IndependentlycoordinatesandfacilitatespatientcarebetweenmultipledisciplineswithinboththeconfinesofUI Health Careandthecommunity(includinghomehealthagencies,referringphysiciansandothercommunitysupportservices).Facilitatescontinuityofcare.
Coordinatespatientcaretobetterutilizesupportiveservicesthroughpatientvisit,pre-schedulestesting,followsupwithtestresultstobothpatientandphysician,obtainsmedicalhistory,coordinatesfollowupappointments,providesmedicationanddiseaseprocess,teaching,etc.Participateintheongoingmanagementofthepatienttofacilitatecareofpatientinatimelymanner.
Facilitatescareofadult urologypatientsrequiringadmission,coordinatingnecessaryadmissionprocedures,preandpostprocedurecare.
Actsasaclinicalresourceorconsultantforadult urologypatientpopulations withregardtotheconditionandageofthepatients.
Participatesinimplementationandrequirementsofmanagedcareprogramsforadult urologypatientpopulations.
Operatesautonomouslyincommunicatingwithmembersofthehealthcareteamdirectingpatientcareandprovidingcontinuityofcareacrosssettingsthroughoutthephasesofcare.
Autonomouslycommunicateswithreferringphysicianandhealthcarefacilities.
Revisespatientcareregimeviathetelephonewithinprotocolsdevelopedcollaboratively.PerformstelephonetriageofpatientcallstotheUrologyservice andfacilitatesmedicationrefillsasneeded.
Providesleadershipfordirectpatientcareprogramsforurologypatientscollaboratingwithhealthcareprofessionals.
Participatesindecision-makingprocessatunit/division/departmentlevelofissuesthatimpactclinicalpractice.
Participatesin/providesleadershipfordivisional,departmentaland/orintrainstitutionalandcommunitycommitteesandprojects.
Participatesintheongoingimplementationofcurrentregulatorystandardsinordertomeetstateandnationalagencyaccreditation.
Incorporatestheroleofpatientcareprovider,advocate(patient,family,andhealthcareprofessional),consultant,educator,researcherandqualitymanager.
Participatesinthedevelopmentandimplementationofdivision/unitqualityassessmentandimprovementprogramusingappropriateriskandqualitymanagementdata.
Usesrelevantnursingresearchtoimproveclinicalpracticeandinvestigatenursingcareproblemsrelatedtoaspecificpatientpopulation.
Participatesindevelopmentandconductofresearchactivitiesinitiatedthroughrecognizedneedinareaofspecialtyandasdirectedwithotherdisciplines.
Designandimplementpatient/familyhealtheducationactivitiesforurology patientsrecognizingindividualizedneed.
Providespatienteducationinthe Urologyclinicthatincludes:urologyprocedures,management of chronic urological disorders, perioperative and post-operative management, preventative urologic care.
Assesslearningneedsofpatientsandfamiliespost-opproceduresandprovides
appropriateeducationrelatedtodiagnosis,procedureperformed,riskfactormodification,andtreatmentregimens.
Facilitateslearningandprovidesconsultationtothoseinexternalagencies,communitiesandtootherhealthcareprofessionals.
Supportsimplementationandevaluationofstaffeducationandorientationprograms,coordinatingandpresentingthoserelatedtoUrology.
Facilitatestheeducationalexperienceforhealthcarestudentsandmonitorsthecaredelivered.
Provide direction, assignments, evaluative feedback, coaching and counseling to staff, students and residents to assure outcomes are achieved.
Performsclinicalduties,specialprojectsandothertasksasneeded.
Percent of Time: 100% (40 hours per week)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8-hour shifts within 7:30-5pm, may be variable start and end times to meet clinic demands. No nights, weekends, holidays, or call.
Pay Structure 4B: Professional and Scientific Pay Structure B | University Human Resources - The University of Iowa (uiowa.edu)
Location: University Campus
Benefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
University of Iowa Health Care—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®
Education
A Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing is required
In order to be considered, applicants must upload resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.
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.
WE CARE Core Values
Welcoming: We strive for an environment where every voice is heard, emphasize, regular communication, and seek transparency wherever possible.
Excellence: We strive to achieve excellence in all that we do.
Collaboration: We believe teamwork is the best way to work.
Accountability: We behave ethically, act openly and with integrity in all that we do, taking responsibility for our actions.
Respect: We honor diversity and recognize the worth and dignity of every person.
Equity: We dedicate ourselves to equity and fairness.
Mission
Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®
University of Iowa Health Care is changing medicine through:
• Pioneering discovery
• Innovative interprofessional education
• Delivery of superb clinical care
• An extraordinary patient experience in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative, team-based environment
University of Iowa Health Care is changing lives by:
• Preventing and curing disease
• Improving health and well-being
Vision
World Class People: Building on our greatest strength.
World Class Medicine: Creating a new standard of excellence in integrated patient care, research, and education.
For Iowa and the World: Making a difference in quality of life and health for generations.
Recognitions/ Awards
In its 2020 rankings of “Best Employer for Diversity," Forbes ranked UI Health Care No. 47 overall among large employers nationwide and No. 10 in its Healthcare & Social category.
