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.®

Are you a visionary nurse leader passionate about driving exceptional patient care, inspiring teamwork, and advancing evidence-based practice? The 4JPP Medical Surgical Oncology Unit at the University of Iowa Health Care invites you to step into a pivotal role as our Clinical Practice Leader (CPL).

Be part of a team that makes a difference every day. Your leadership can shape the future of nursing on 4JPP. Apply now and embark on a career where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your impact is profound.

• 44-bed adult medical-surgical oncology unit
• Medical patients requiring acute oncology care including chemotherapy administration, symptom management, and complex care and monitoring
• Surgical patients receiving post-op care for laparoscopic and complex oncology related surgeries including:
  • Thyroidectomies
  • Gastrectomies
  • Adrenalectomies
  • Splenectomies
  • Liver resections
  • Bowel resections
  • Melanoma excisions
  • Pancreaticoduodenectomies (Whipple procedure)
• Part of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center
• A top ranked hospital for cancer care according to U.S. News and World Report Best Hospitals Rankings
• First hospital in Iowa to be named a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and four time re-designation

Why Join the Team?

• The 4 JPP unit vision is to provide expertise in quality patient/family-centered care for every patient, every time.
• 4 JPP offers an energizing and healthy work environment that allows staff to thrive and grow both personally and professionally by offering oncology based orientation, annual oncology enrichment classes, and monthly educational inservices.
• Specialty training in chemotherapy administration and oncology care
• Dynamic, fast-paced environment that safely pushes your nursing skill set to the next level
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary work environment dedicated to safe, quality patient care as demonstrated by daily nurse lead rounds
• Work with some of the world’s experts in both medical and surgical oncology.
• A unit committed to the UI Department of Nursing shared governance model to promote staff nurse leadership and autonomy as well as a generous professional recognition program
• Nurse Residency and Preceptor Programs for new and experienced RNs
• Opportunities to precept nursing students though our Dedicated Education Unit program
• Pioneer unit for compassionate, connected patient care
• Aid in administration of clinical trials to enhance cancer care. At any time, Holden offers more than 300 active clinical trials.

*Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center is an NCI-designated Cancer Center, the only one in Iowa

The Role:

As a Clinical Practice Leader, you will:

• Lead with Purpose: Champion clinical care at the microsystem level, fostering improvements in patient outcomes and staff development.
• Inspire Innovation: Drive evidence-based practice through education, quality initiatives, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Be the Expert: Provide mentorship, ensure staff competencies, and guide the implementation of cutting-edge nursing practices.
• Ensure Excellence: Maintain compliance with regulatory standards and proactively support a culture of continuous improvement​.

Percent of Time 100%
Schedule Monday-Friday, day shift
Location Main Campus University
P&S Pay Scale https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/professional-and-scientific-pay-structure-b

Benefits Highlights:

• Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
• Fringe benefits package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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Education or Equivalency Required:

• Master’s degree in Nursing required. Specialty in Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL/CNS) designation preferred

Required Qualifications:

• Current, valid license to practice nursing in Iowa
• 3+ years of clinical nursing experience
• Demonstrates knowledge and experience with:
  • Staff education and development
  • Outcomes based practice and quality improvement
  • Leading change processes including implementation of evidence-based practice
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in computer software applications

Desired Qualifications:

• Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) – Certification by the Commission on Nurse Certification or certification relevant to clinical specialty
• Demonstrate ability to understand and deliver care at the microsystem level while being part of a larger, complex environment
• Role models professional and clinical practice
• Experience with nursing research
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills and ability to problem solve
• Member/active participation in professional organization(s)

Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a cover letter and resume/CV (under submission relevant materials) that clearly addresses how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications for this position. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. This position may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be asked to provide five (5) professional references.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Please contact Tiffany Perkins at tiffany-perkins@uiowa.edu with any questions.