Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
The UI Stead Family Department of Pediatrics intends to hire for one position at either an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please indicate in your cover letter the position you wish to be considered for. See required qualifications for additional information.
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner:
Required Qualifications
- A Master's degree in Nursing is required.
- Current ARNP license to practice nursing in the State of Iowa is required.
- Demonstrated experience in the clinical care of pediatrics.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with indirect supervision, critical thinking/problem solving skills and is attention to detail.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
- Federal DEA license.
- Current certification in the area of psychiatry such as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
- Knowledge and experience in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
- Knowledge and experience in ambulatory care.
Physician Assistant:
Required Qualifications
- Must comply with registration and licensure requirements as specified by the Iowa Board of Physician Assistant Examiners which include graduation from an accredited PA educational program and/or certification by the NCCPA.
- Current certification as a Physician Assistant.
- Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Iowa.
- Demonstrated experience in the clinical care of pediatrics.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with indirect supervision, critical thinking/problem solving skills and is attention to detail.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
- Federal DEA license.
Desirable Qualifications
- Knowledge and experience in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
- Knowledge and experience in ambulatory care.
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 Pediatrics Human Resources at pedsuichildrenshr@uiowa.edu
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
