Staff Nurse - Presurgical Evaluation Clinic (50%)

University of Iowa Healthcare - Presurgical Evaluation Clinic – is seeking a 50% Staff Nurse to join our team.
Sign-on incentive: Qualified candidates are eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Duties to include:

Applies nursing theory to the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patient responses to health and illness.
Assesses patient health care preferences and expectations- Provide education to patients preparing for tests, pre-operative information, and reviewing medications
Collaboratively coordinates the continuum of care across settings. Assist with coordinating clinic and radiology appointments at UI Health Care and locally as appropriate
Develops patient care plan based on patient condition, age, and psychological, educational, and socioeconomic conditions that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes
Implements patient care plan according to patient priorities, which includes interventions identified through nursing diagnoses. Documents/reports interventions and patient/family response.
Collaborates and integrates contributions of patients and families into multidisciplinary patient care plan. Work with the patient and family to ensure patient needs are met following procedures/surgeries
Implements nursing interventions according to department, division, and/or unit policies, procedures, and protocols to maintain safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Follows universal precautions.
Review the patient’s medical record(s) to provide accurate information related to their concern and reason for seeing the physician. Review previous testing done and obtain records and images related to clinic visit.
Monitor and respond to emails and Epic inbox messages from providers in a timely manner.
Coordinate with front desk staff when a provider is absent to ensure patient coverage and reassignment plans are established by 10:00 a.m.
Review the upcoming PEC schedule at least 48 hours in advance to ensure:
- Appropriate medical records have been requested.
- Patients are scheduled appropriately based on clinic/consult orders.
- Surgeon notes are reviewed when a formal consult order is not present to determine whether an evaluation has been requested.
- Schedules are reviewed and patient assignments are appropriately balanced.
Maintain and proactively manage a follow-up list with the goal of obtaining needed records and completing follow-up activities at least 48 hours in advance.
Review follow-up needs each morning and communicate outstanding items to the designated MA for the day.
Participate in an 8:00 a.m. team huddle to review priorities, follow-up needs, and daily assignments.
Track recurring questions and requests received through provider pages to identify opportunities for improved workflows, education, and communication.
Collaborate with nursing leadership to identify trends and develop resources or process improvements based on recurring needs.

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.®

Percent of Time: 50%
Schedule: Week 1 -3 days/week Monday 0730, Thursday 0800-1630, Friday 0800-1630, Week 2 - 2 days/week Monday 0830-1600, Wednesday 0800-1630
Salary: $30,891 minimum at 50% effort to commensurate. Salary will be based on years of experience and percent effort.
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.

Qualifications

Education:

An Associate's Degree, a diploma in Nursing, a Baccalaureate Degree, Professional Masters of Nursing and Healthcare Practice (MNHP), MSN/Clinical Nurse Leader or a Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN, MA) Is required.
Current license to practice nursing in Iowa

Required Qualifications:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with patients/families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members as demonstrated through written and verbal interactions.
• General computer skills are required

Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume (under submission relevant materials) 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. For questions, contact Nicole Olmstead at nicole-olmstead@uiowa.edu.