About this opportunity
University of Iowa lists this Nurse Clinician - Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center (Benign Hematology) (75%) opportunity in iowa city, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a 75% Nurse Clinician to work for the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center with the Benign Hematology team.
Our Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center
the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center is dedicated to bringing world class research and cancer care to Iowa, the Midwest, and beyond. We rank #47 in the country for Oncology care in the U.S. News & World Report. The Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center is Iowa’s only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center and has held that designation since 2000. We also hold accreditations with the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) and the Commission on Cancer (COC).
Mission Statement
to decrease the pain and suffering caused by cancer in Iowa, surrounding communities, and around the world through improved cancer prevention and treatment based on three interdependent missions of research, clinical service, and education. We accomplish this in a multidisciplinary approach where our nursing staff are valued members of the team.
Summary
Functions as a clinical expert and care coordinator for a specific patient population interfacing with administrative, clinical nursing staff, physicians and patients/families.
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 a specific 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 local communities (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 and possible admission, pre-schedules testing, follows up with test results to both patient and physician, obtains medical history, coordinates follow up visit appointment, provides medication, rehab. teaching, etc. Participate in the ongoing management of the patient to facilitate discharge of patient in a timely manner
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
Remains calm and constructive in conflict situations, listens and attempts to understand other points of view
Analyzes own performance in accordance with position expectations, develops goals and implements a plan to meet goals
Is self-directed in using time
Percent of time
75% (30 hours per week)
Schedule
Variable days, Monday-Friday, varying hours of 8 hour shifts, no weekends, no holidays, w/ 2 required late shifts per 4 weeks
Salary
$64,871 minimum at 100% effort to commensurate. Salary will be based on years of experience and percent effort.
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.
Required Qualifications
A Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is required
Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire
Reasonable (within the last 1-3 years) nursing experience is required.
Demonstrated expertise in specific clinical area of practice required.
Demonstrated expertise in specific clinical area of practice required.
Demonstrated experience in patient education is required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
Demonstrated excellent organizational skills, critical thinking, and problem solving skills are required
Demonstrated expertise with adult patient/family discharge planning process is required
Experience working with an interdisciplinary team is required
Must be able to work well in a team is a valuable skill
Desired Qualifications
Master’s degree in nursing is desired
Reasonable (within the last 1- years) oncology nursing experience is preferred
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 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
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
Additional Information
Classification Title: Nurse Clinician
Appointment Type: SEIU
Schedule: Part-time
Work Modality Options: On Campus
Compensation
Pay Level: 70
Contact Information
Organization: Healthcare
Contact Name: Nicole Olmstead
Contact Email:
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Worksite address
iowa city, IA, 52245, US
Who can apply
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