Specialty Nurse
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Job Description
Overview
Specialty Nurse - Nephrology
Dubuque IA
Clinic Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM
Full Time Benefits
$5000 Sign On Bonus if external
Functions as a clinician educator and resource for patients within their specialty of care and up to their licensure in scope of practice.
Why UnityPoint Health
At UnityPoint Health you matter. Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities no matter what life stage youre in. Here are just a few:
- Expect paid time off parental leave 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
- Dental and health insurance paid holidays short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
- Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
Clinical Excellence/Patient Care
Function as a clinician educator and resource for patients within their specialty of care and assist physicians with office procedures.
Demonstrates competence in the skills necessary to carry out assigned duties.
Triage incoming patients ensuring compliance with established admission/acceptance criteria. Direct appointments and referrals as determined by the current criteria.
Develop implement and evaluate the standards of practice and care for the patient population.
Provide appropriate and timely documentation in the patients electronic health record using standardized workflows and processes.
Development and Patient Education
Answer questions and provide teaching to patients and family members.
Responsible for the development and ongoing coordination of care for patients.
Act as a consultant both within the institution and to outside agencies or groups.
Consult with individuals families community agencies or colleagues from associated disciplines or with nursing.
Conduct or facilitate implementation of research studies and translate research findings into nursing practice.
Preauthorize care/procedures with insurance companies.
Meet the department work schedule as determined by the Clinic Administrator.
Be aware of what is happening in clinic/department and the organization by attending clinic/department meetings reading emails and regularly checking information on the organizations intranet site.
Maintain compliance with CLIA OSHA Safety and Risk Management guidelines.
Maintain compliance with Personnel policies and procedures.
Maintain regular and consistent attendance at work.
Monitor environmental conditions in order to secure protected health information.
Behave in a manner consistent with all Corporate Compliance and HIPAA policies and procedures.
Demonstrate initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.
Balance team and individual responsibilities; be open and objective to others views; give and welcome feedback; contribute to positive team goals; and put the success of the team above own interests.
Perform other duties as requested by Clinic Administrator to facilitate the smooth and effective operations of the office
Qualifications
Education
Meets educational/competency requirements per policy.
License(s)/Certification(s)
Current Iowa/Illinois/Wisconsin license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
CPR certification.
Valid drivers license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
Employment Type
Full-Time
