Clinical Coordinator - Pediatric Specialty Clinic (Urology)
University of Iowa

Job Info

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The University of Iowa healthcare Department of Nursing is seeking a 100% Clinical Coordinator for the Pediatric Specialty Clinic, Urology team.

This position will provide nursing leadership and oversight for the pediatric urology specialized patient care populations that are served within the Pediatric Specialty Clinic, Outreach, and Iowa River Landing locations. Uses their clinical nursing expertise to optimize nursing and healthcare through management of quality, design of informatics and active participation in the decision-making process. The nurse will facilitate communications between medical staff, management, patients and/or family to provide excellent customer service. This position will serve as the clinical resource for pediatric urology and liaison role to provide the dissemination of information and education to clinical care team.

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 pediatric urology patient population regarding the condition and age of the patient
• Independently coordinates and facilitates patient care between multiple disciplines within both the confines of UIHC and the community (including home health agencies, referring physicians and other community support services)
• 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
• Facilitates care of pediatric urology patients requiring admission, coordinating necessary admission procedures, pre and post procedure care
• 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
• Performs telephone triage of patient calls to the Urology service and facilitates medication refills as needed
• Collaborates with nursing, medical staff, and other health professionals in planning, delivering, and evaluating care for specialty patient populations
• Provides direct patient cate/nurse triage responsibilities as needed throughout the PSC
• Performs clinical duties, special projects and other tasks as needed.

Percent of Time: 100%
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 hour shifts between the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm. No holidays, no weekends.
Location: University Campus
Pay Grade: 4B
Benefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.

University of Iowa Health Care-recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States-is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®

The Department of Nursing has achieved Magnet status five times. This level of commitment can be seen in every area of our hospital and ambulatory clinics.

Requirements:

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing is required
• Current License to practice Nursing
• 1-3 years of pediatric nursing experience
• Previous experience coordinating/scheduling patient visits
• Demonstrated experience of coordinating care along the healthcare continuum
• Demonstrated experience in patient education
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrates leadership and training skills
• Proficient in computer skills (i.e. word, excel, powerpoint, access)

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN, MA), or Masters of Nursing and Healthcare Practice (MNHP) is encouraged
• Demonstrated expertise in pediatric urology
• Professional nursing certification
• Familiarity with UIHC and ambulatory clinic workflows

In order to be considered, applicants must upload resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.

Applicant Resource Center -

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Our Applicant Resource Center is now open in the Fountain Lobby at the Main Hospital.
Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:00pm - 4:00pm Or by appointment
Contact TAHealthCareSupport@healthcare.uiowa.edu to schedule a time to visit.

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 megan-garton@uiowa.edu

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: Clinical Coordinator
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 4B

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Megan Garton
• Contact Email: megan-garton@uiowa.edu

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