Staff Nurse - Stead Family Children's Hospital Pediatric Specialty Clinic- Allergy and Immunology 90% (Sign On Incentive Eligible)
Sign-on incentive: Qualified candidates with a minimum of two years of experience are eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $10,000
The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Department of Nursing is seeking a Staff Nurse to perform specific tasks to assist members of the Nursing team in providing patient care under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager.
The Allergy and Immunology Registered Nurse (RN) will collaborate closely with the Allergy and Immunology team, including physicians, Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), and nursing staff, in both clinical and office settings.
In the office, responsibilities will include triaging calls, coordinating patient care, managing MyChart messages, and handling necessary documentation. In the clinical setting, the RN will provide patient education, assist with drug/food challenges, administer allergy shots, and perform skin testing as required.
Duties Include but are not limited to:
- Phone triage and mychart triage for medical questions-back up to clinical coordinator
- Respond to inquiries from physician offices, patients, patient family members, integrate information and respond if answers within scope of RN clinical practice, or forward to residents for appropriate escalation of care
- Clinic Prep
- Ensure appropriate testing (labs, testing, imaging) obtained before each clinic and ensure appropriate timeline for appointments (time-sensitive vs. first available)
- Manage referrals and determine appropriate testing based on algorithm or communication with provider
- Conduct postoperative check-in phone calls
- Be present in clinic for assistance with order entry, education, teaching, and preoperative teaching
Percent of Time: 90% 36 hours/week
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 0830 - 1700
Location: John Pappajohn Pavilion (JPP)
Rotations: No holidays, no weekends, no call
Salary: $60,000 minimum at 100% effort to commensurate. Salary will vary based on years of experience and percent of effort.
SEIU Pay Plan: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan
- Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
- Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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Education Required
- An Associate’s Degree in Nursing, a Diploma in Nursing, a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, Professional Masters of Nursing and Healthcare Practice (MNHP), MSN/Clinical Nurse Leader or a Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN, MA) is required
Experience Required
- Minimum 1 year of nursing experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with patients/families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members as demonstrated through written and verbal interactions
- General computer skills are required
- Ability to communicate complicated information to children and their parents
- Proven ability to problem solve
- Proven ability to integrate into a team
- Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire
Desired Qualifications
- Pediatric Nursing experience
- Ambulatory Nursing experience
Please attach a resume as part of the application process.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact Nursing Recruitment at 319-356-2285.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
References:
- Five professional references will be requested and required at a later step in the recruitment process
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.
