Nurse Clinician - Neurosurgery Clinic (100%)

University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a 100% Nurse Clinician to work for the Neurosurgery Clinic. 

Summary:

• The Neurosurgery Clinic and University of Iowa Health Care is ready to welcome a collaborative, compassionate self-starter to lead our ongoing effort to improve clinical care coordination, specialized nursing care, and clinical education of nursing staff and health professionals. This Nurse Clinician will lead the daily operations of surgical coordination for the Neurosurgery Department and will aid nursing personnel in providing specialized care to the neurosurgical patient population.

Position Responsibilities:

•    Collaborates with nursing, medical staff and other health professionals in the development and review of standards and in planning, implementing and evaluating patient care for the neurosurgical patient population with regard to the condition and age of the patient. Provides direct nursing care when necessary. Follows universal precautions.
•    Independently coordinates and facilitates patient care between multiple disciplines within both the confines of UI Health Care and the community (including home health agencies, referring physicians and other community support services). Facilitates continuity of care.
•    Coordinates patient care to better utilize supportive services through patient visit, pre-schedules testing, follows up with test results to both patient and physician, obtains medical history, coordinates follow up appointments, provides medication and disease process, teaching, etc. Participate in the ongoing management of the patient to facilitate care of patient in a timely manner.
•    Facilitates care of neurosurgical patients requiring admission, coordinating necessary admission procedures, pre and post procedure care.
•    Acts as a clinical resource or consultant for neurosurgical patient populations with regard to the condition and age of the patients.
•    Participates in implementation and requirements of managed care programs for neurosurgical patient populations.
•    Operates autonomously in communicating with members of the health care team directing patient care and providing continuity of care across settings throughout the phases of care.
•    Autonomously communicates with referring physician and health care facilities.
•    Performs clinical duties, special projects and other tasks as needed.
•    Perform telephone triage of patient calls in Neurosurgery service and facilitates medication refills as needed. 
•    Provides leadership for direct patient care programs for Neurosurgery patients collaborating with healthcare professionals. 
•    Participates in decision-making process at unit/division/department level of issues that impact clinical practice.
•    Participates in/provides leadership for divisional, departmental and/or intra institutional and community committees and projects.
•    Participates in the ongoing implementation of current regulatory standards in order to meet state and national agency accreditation.
•    Incorporates the role of patient care provider, advocate (patient, family, and health care professional), consultant, educator, researcher and quality manager.
•    Participates in the development and implementation of division/unit quality assessment and improvement program using appropriate risk and quality management data.
•    Uses relevant nursing research to improve clinical practice and investigate nursing care problems related to a specific patient population.
•    May participate in development and conduct of research activities initiated through recognized need in area of specialty and as directed with other disciplines.
•    Design and implement patient/family health education activities for neurosurgical patients recognizing individualized need.
•    Provides patient education in the Neurosurgery clinic that includes: neurosurgical procedures and perioperative and post-operative management.
•    Assess learning needs of patients and families post-op procedures and provides appropriate education related to diagnosis, procedure performed, risk factor modification, and treatment regimens.
•    Facilitates learning and provides consultation to those in external agencies, communities and to other health care professionals.
•    Supports implementation and evaluation of staff education and orientation programs, coordinating and presenting those related to Neurosurgery.
•    Facilitates the educational experience for health care students and monitors the care delivered.
•    Provide direction, assignments, evaluative feedback, and may provide coaching and counseling to staff, students and residents to assure outcomes are achieved. 
•    Provides patient education in the Neurosurgery clinic that includes: neurosurgical l procedures, management of chronic neurosurgical disorders, perioperative and post-operative management, and preventative neurosurgery care. 
•    Uses relevant nursing research to improve clinical practice and investigate nursing care problems related to Neurosurgery.
•    Interacts with staff, patients, medical staff, peers, and others in a professional and cooperative manner.
•    Assumes responsibility for maintaining clinical expertise consistent with patient population requirements and current nursing and medical practice.
•    Develops management and consultant skills consistent with position responsibilities.
•    Adheres to professional and legal standards of nursing practice.
•    Maintains confidentiality of patient and staff information.
•    Promotes a positive work environment.
•    Demonstrates the core values of service leadership: respect, communication, accountability, integrity, and compassion.
 

Percent of time: 100% (40 hours per week)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8-hour shifts within 7:30-5pm, may be variable start and end times to meet clinic demands. No nights, weekends, holidays, or call.
SEIU Pay Plan: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan
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.