Pediatric Hospitalist

Requirements for ARNP candidates:

Education Required:

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP):  A Master’s degree is required.  A Master’s degree in Nursing is preferred.  If a Master’s degree is in a related field, a Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is required.

Experience Requirements

• Current certification as Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and licensure as ARNP in state of Iowa is required.
• Current license to practice nursing in the State of Iowa is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective strategies for working with a complex patient population and diverse faculty, staff and students is required.
• Prior direct patient care experience in area of pediatrics.

Highly Desirable Qualifications

• Clinical rotation or experience in Pediatric Oncology is highly desirable.
• Experience providing overall medical care and provide medical management for  patients in a Pediatric inpatient or acute care setting is highly desirable.
• Experience exercising autonomy in medical decision-making and services provided is highly desirable.
• Experience managing length of stay, improving resource utilization and decreasing costs to patients and the institution while providing personalized care   is highly desirable.

Requirements for PA candidates:

Education Required:

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. 

Experience Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

• Demonstrated knowledge of effective strategies for working with diverse faculty, staff and students is required.
• Prior direct patient care experience in area of pediatrics.

Highly Desirable Qualifications

• Clinical rotation or experience in Pediatric Oncology is highly desirable.
• Experience providing overall medical care and provide medical management for patients in a Pediatric inpatient setting is highly desirable.
• Experience exercising autonomy in medical decision-making and services provided is highly desirable.
• Experience managing length of stay, improve resource utilization and decrease costs to patients and the institution while providing personalized care is highly desirable.

Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter (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. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on January 25, 2021.

Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background and credential check. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.