Licensed Practical Nurse - Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Clinic (50%) ($3,000 Sign On Incentive - For Hires New to UI)

All new and former applicants who accept an offer on or before May 15, 2023, and begin employment within 90 days of offer, will receive a limited time incentive of $3,000. Current UI employees are not eligible.

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Department of Nursing is seeking a 50% Licensed Practical Nurse to work for the Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Clinic.

Duties to include:

• Provides nursing care under the supervision of a registered professional nurse.

• Assist with pre-operative education for otolaryngology surgical patient populations from pediatrics to adult.

• Participates in the development of nursing care plans and in the implementation of therapeutic program for patients.

• Assist in clinic with MA & MD staff weekly clinics

• Assist with minor procedures in clinic, minor room and surgicenter procedures.

• In less complex situations, may assume responsibility for directing and supervising assigned nursing personnel. In more complex situations, performs as an assistant to the registered professional nurse.

• Assist with telephone triage 1-2 times weekly. 

• Performs patient care related to vital signs, lab draws, setting up and assisting with minor procedures, in-clinic treatments, point of care testing and other duties as assigned.

• Provides psychological support to the patient and family based on assessed needs.

• Other duties as assigned.

University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics—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: In 2 week pay period (3) 8 hour days alternating with (2) 8 hour days. 8:00-16:30 subject to change due to clinic schedule. 

Location: UIHC Main Campus 

Pay Grade: 11 https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/merit-plan

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