Nurse Clinician - Weekend Option - Downtown Campus - 60%
University of Iowa

Job Info

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The University of Iowa Healthcare Downtown Campus, Care Coordination Division is seeking a Nurse Clinician to function as a clinical nurse expert and care coordinator for the assigned patient population facilitating seamless transitions across the continuum of care. The nurse functions as an administrative and clinical liaison for individuals to optimize quality health care delivery using clinical assessment/screening tools, education reinforcement, follow-up on the plan of care recommendations and guiding the utilization of cost-effective resources. This position will manage a specified population and work closely with other care coordinators during transitions of care as well as other interdisciplinary team members across the Continuum of Care.

Position Responsibilities

• Perform transition planning activities at the onset and throughout the patient's hospitalization utilizing clinical skills to create and update personalized transitional care plans at the onset and throughout the patient's hospitalization.
• Complete the initial assessment or ensures completion of all inpatient/observation patients to identify the barriers that impact the length of stay and discharge planning. The assessment should also identify the needs of the patients, acknowledge the resources available and anticipate future resource needs for successful transitions.
• Collaborate with the patient's provider and other healthcare team members in managing the patient's length of stay and determining the appropriate level of care for transition planning.
• Assist in discharge planning (referrals) for individuals with continuum of care needs (Post-acute facilities, Home Care, Hospice, etc.).
• Work collaboratively with Social Work or Care Coordination Team Member to manage social issues that impact the ' transition planning needs, and refer cases of suspected/actual abuse, domestic violence, or neglect to appropriate agencies".
• Navigate the care delivery system while collaborating with the physician and other clinical departments by ensuring that tests, treatments, consults, and procedures are appropriately indicated and performed timely.
• Articulate the plan of care and communicate this plan to other care team members and patient/caregiver thereby enhancing patient and staff satisfaction.
• Intervene to maintain care progression when a deviation in the plan occurs.
• Lead daily multidisciplinary huddles incorporating evidence/best practice outcomes in the plan and communicate that plan to the health care team, including estimated length of stay, barriers to discharge, and anticipated disposition. Identify what is needed from the team to facilitate the plan.
• Function as a liaison between the inpatient unit and community-based resources on an as-needed basis.
• Provide assessment, brief counseling, information, referrals, and other resource assistance to patients/families as needed.
• Identify high-risk social situations to intervene in and coordinate resources to promote follow-up care.
• Arrange for community services before discharge to meet patients' post-discharge needs with recognition and documentation of patient choice of service providers.
• Advocate for the patient/family with other health care professionals and community agencies as indicated to enable them to negotiate various social systems.
• Participate in Care Coordination initiatives or other projects according to departmental and organizational monitors.
• Perform basic administrative tasks related to the job to maintain accurate records.
• Maintain a highly level of professional conduct and respect for medical staff, coworkers, and hospital staff to foster a desirable image for the institution.
• Ensure compliance with all hospital/departmental policies/procedures assigned by the Manager including work hours, scheduling, and other criteria for the expected daily operations of the department.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in dealing with all patient-related activities and other sensitive physician and/or hospital issues.
• Demonstrate ability to prioritize multiple work assignments to accomplish the assigned workload.
• Assist in the orientation and precepting of staff and colleagues, as assigned.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Comply with federal, state, and local legal and certification requirements by studying existing and new legislation, anticipating future legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned to ensure that departmental objectives are fulfilled.

Percent of Time: 60%, Weekend Option
Schedule: Saturday and Sunday, 7:00am - 7:30pm

Pay Grade: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan

Benefits Highlights:

• 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 plans
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Required Qualifications

• A Baccalaureate degree in Nursing
  
• Reasonable (1-3 years) nursing experience
  
• Current license to practice nursing in Iowa
  
• Demonstrated expertise in specific clinical area of practice
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Two years recent medical/surgical inpatient experience, including care coordination
  
• Proficiency in computer applications including Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
  
• Demonstrated excellent organizational skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
  
• Demonstrated expertise with patient/family discharge planning process
  
• Experience working with an interdisciplinary team
  

Desirable Qualifications

• Previous case management experience is desired
  
• Certification in case management is desired
  
• Previous experience with EPIC is desired
  

Position and Application details:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:
• Resume
• Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original 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. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For additional questions, please contact seton-vinsand@uiowa.edu

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Nurse Clinician
• Appointment Type: SEIU
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 7

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Seton Vinsand
• Contact Email: seton-vinsand@uiowa.edu

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