Nurse Clinician-Radiology
Nurse Clinician-Radiology
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Job Description
The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics department of Radiology is seeking a Nuese Clinician Specialist for patients treated through the Department of Radiology. This individual will incorporate the roles of clinical specialist educator consultant and practitioner as indicated to support and enhance patient care. They coordinate 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 appointments provides prescriptions rehabilitation teaching etc.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Independently coordinates and facilitates patient care between multiple disciplines within both the confines of UIHC and the local communities (including home health agencies referring physicians and other community support services).
- Acts as a clinical resource or consultant for specific patient population with regard to the condition requiring radiology intervention.
- Serves as an educational and clinical resource to patient/family/staff (supports patient/family/ educational activities).
- Manages and supports Telephone Triage.
- Collaborates with nursing medical staff and other health professionals in the development and review of standards protocols home care instructions and in planning implementing and evaluating patient care for patients undergoing Interventional procedures.
- 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; autonomously communicates with referring physician.
- Revises patient care regime via the telephone or telemedicine within protocols developed collaboratively.
- Provides direct nursing care when necessary. Manages clinical visits for patients and assists providers during clinic visits. Follows universal precautions.
- Performs other special projects and tasks as assigned.
- Participates in the development and implementation of division/unit quality assessment and improvement program using appropriate risk and quality management data
The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities required of individuals performing this job.
Percent of Time: 100%
Schedule: Monday-Friday;; no call no holidays no weekends
Pay Grade: 70
SEIU Pay Plan University Human Resources - The University of Iowa
Benefits Highlights:
- 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:
- Baccalaureate in Nursing with minimum of 2 years of recent nursing experience
Experience Requirements:
- Demonstration of commitment to principles of Service Excellence.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well organized and detail oriented.
- Collaborates and develops effective interpersonal relationships with nursing staff medical staff interdisciplinary teams and other hospitals departments.
- Demonstrated expertise in specific clinic area of practice required.
Certification Requirements:
- Current license to practice nursing in Iowa.
- Basic Life Support/CPR
Desired Qualifications:
- Masters degree in Nursing
- Experience with interventional radiology patient care/procedures
- Experience obtaining prior authorization and approval from insurance providers
- Demonstrated expertise in specific clinical area of practice required
Application Process:In order to be considered applicants must upload Resume and Cover Letter(under submission relevant materials)that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to criminal background check and credential/education verification. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
For additional questions or concerns please reach out to Clint Mohring at
Employment Type
Full Time
