Surgical Oncology ARNP - Breast
The Department of Surgery intends to hire one candidate from either the ARNP (REQ# 26005450) or Physician Associate (REQ# ) posting based on the qualifications of the successful candidate.
Position Responsibilities:
Patient Care
Provide patient care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness, and treatment of disease.
Develop and implement outpatient treatment plan with the multidisciplinary team.
Ability to write history and physical and interval notes in an accurate and concise manner with documentation for appropriate billing.
Procedures in accordance with privileging process will be dictated by clinical practice.
Education of patients and family, resident and medical students, nursing staff regarding treatment plan.
Evaluate and develop a treatment plan within a multidisciplinary team for patients in the Breast Cancer Survivorship program, those at high risk for breast cancer, and the Benign Breast Disease clinic, as well as manage acute and chronic diagnoses with and independent of staff physicians.
Medical and Clinical Knowledge
Perform a comprehensive history and physical at appropriate billing level.
Evaluate and interpret pertinent lab and imaging studies.
Possess working knowledge of appropriate pharmacology, antibiotic stewardship, and opioid prescriptive practices.
Participate and meet or exceed metrics for OPPE as set forth by Iowa Health Care Chief Medical Officer and Department of Surgery.
Practice-Based Learning and Improvement
Participation in Quality Assurance and research endeavors.
Development and implementation of clinical guideline protocols and educational materials.
Participation in educational and multidisciplinary rounds and conferences.
Interprofessional and Communication Skills
Demonstrate respect when communicating with staff, patients, family, and visitors.
Professionalism
Support the vision, mission, and core values of Iowa Healthcare.
Comply with the Code of Ethical Behavior, organizational and Departmental policies.
Comply with Departmental guidelines for hours of work.
Meet national and state Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant continuing education requirements.
Systems-Based Practice
Demonstrate an understanding of the contexts and systems in which health care is provided, and the ability to apply this knowledge to improve and optimize health care.
Percent of Time: 50%
Schedule: 20 hours per week or 40 hours per 2-week pay period
Location: UI Main Campus
Pay Grade: 11
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits/employee-benefits
Required Qualifications:
Master’s or Doctorate degree from accredited Nursing program with Primary Care or Acute Care certification.
Must comply with registration and licensure requirements as specified by the State of Iowa.
Active Advance Registered Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse license with active board certification in the state of Iowa.
Active DEA license or ability to apply for such license upon hire.
Desired Qualifications:
Two or more years of experience in Surgery or Oncology.
Extensive knowledge of physical assessment, differential diagnosis, pathophysiology, pharmacology, management of patients at high risk for breast cancer and benign breast disease associated diagnoses.
Ability to function with a high degree of independence in a collaborative and multidisciplinary team providing care for highly complex patients.
Possess the requisite knowledge and clinical skills to provide care to the adult and geriatric population.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to prioritize workflow.
Ability and willingness to learn and assist with patients at high risk for breast cancer and benign breast disease procedures and management.
Experience with data and quality management projects.
Current ACLS certification.
Application Process: 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 and Cover Letter
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 references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. For additional questions, please contact Julie-portz@uiowa.edu.
Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity 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, 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.
