Staff Nurse - Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Clinic (50%-100%)
University of Iowa

The University of Iowa- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery is seeking a 50%-100% Staff Nurse to join our busy tertiary care practice. As a Staff Nurse, you'll be an essential part of our team, ensuring top-quality service for our patients. We are nationally ranked by US News & World Report as the 14th Best Hospital for Ear, Nose, and Throat specialty. The University of Iowa Department of Otolaryngology has been consistently ranked among the top 1% out of more than 4,500 ear, nose, and throat hospitals nationwide.

Our Mission

The Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery is dedicated to the sustainable delivery of excellent medical care for those with diseases and disorders of the head and neck through the translation of new discoveries, prospective analysis of outcomes, and development of innovative training strategies.

Our Clinical Mission

To provide exemplary clinical practice in the areas of medical and surgical care in which our staff engage, under the broad headings of general otolaryngology, communicative disorders, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, head and neck oncology, laryngology, otology/neurotology, pediatric otolaryngology and rhinology.

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.
• Assist with pre-operative education for Otolaryngology surgical patient populations from Pediatrics to Adult
• Collaboratively coordinates the continuum of care across settings.
• Assist in clinic with MA & MD staff weekly clinics
• Assist with Minor Procedures within clinic, Minor Room and Surgicenter Procedures.
• Develops patient care plan based on patient condition, age, and psychological, educational, and socioeconomic conditions that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes.
• Assist with Telephone Triage 1-2 times per week
• 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.
• Develops, coordinates and implements transfer/discharge planning throughout episode of care.
• 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.

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% - 100%
Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00-5:00 pm. Hours may vary to meet the needs of the clinic.
Salary: $60,589 minimum at 100% 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.

Education:

• A Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing
  

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
• Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required

Desired Qualifications:

• Otolaryngology experience desired
• Certified in Specialty area within Ambulatory

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 14 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 Rebecca Beggs at rebecca-beggs@uiowa.edu.

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

Additional Information

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

Compensation

• Pay Level: 52

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Rebecca Beggs
• Contact Email: rebecca-beggs@uiowa.edu

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