80-100% Physician Assistant or Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner - Oculoplastics

PA REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited program, with current PA certification.
• Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant (PA) by the State of Iowa.
• Maintain board certifications as required for state licensure.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with indirect supervision, critical thinking/problem solving skills and attention to detail.  
• Ability to perform technical skill and function as an independent practitioner defined by collaborative practice agreement according to Iowa Board of Nursing, and UI Health Care standards and bylaws.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Federal DEA license. 

ARNP REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree is required. A master’s degree in nursing is preferred. If master’s degree is in a related field, education sufficient to obtain and maintain an ARNP license in the state of Iowa is required.
• Current ARNP license to practice nursing in the State of Iowa
• Current RN license from the State of Iowa
• Maintain board certifications as required for state licensure.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with indirect supervision, critical thinking/problem solving skills and attention to detail.  
• Ability to perform technical skill and function as an independent practitioner defined by collaborative practice agreement according to Iowa Board of Nursing, and UI Health Care standards and bylaws.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Federal DEA license. 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Active FNP board certification or active PA-C certification

• Demonstrated experience of one (1) to three (3) years in the care of ophthalmic patients or experience that demonstrates knowledge in the care of ophthalmic patients. 

• Knowledge and experience in ophthalmology.

• Knowledge and experience in ambulatory care.

POSITION & APPLICATION DETAILS

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences intends to hire at either the Physician Assistant (PA) or Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) level based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please indicate in your application materials the position you wish to be considered for.

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

For additional questions, please contact Lydia Davidson, HR Generalist, at lydia-davidson@uiowa.edu or 319-356-7456.

Applicant Resource Center 

Need help submitting an application or accepting an offer? Support is available! 

Our Applicant Resource Center is now open in the Fountain Lobby at the Main Hospital. 

Hours: 

Monday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 

Tuesday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 

Wednesday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 

Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 

Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 

Or by appointment

Contact TAHealthCareSupport@healthcare.uiowa.edu to schedule an appointment or just stop by.  

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