Staff Nurse (Triage) - Otolaryngology Head Neck Surgery Clinic (100%)
Staff Nurse (Triage) - Otolaryngology Head Neck Surgery Clinic (100%)
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**Sign-on incentive: Qualified candidates are eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $10000**
University of Iowa Healthcare - Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery is seeking a100% Triage Staff Nurse.**Sign-on incentive: Qualified candidates are eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $10000**
University of Iowa Healthcare - Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery is seeking a100% Triage Staff Nurse.
At the Otolaryngology Clinic we are privileged to serve a range of subspecialties within our field and with all ages! As part of the Otolaryngology Department we are proud to advance world-class research and deliver leading-edge care to patients across Iowa the Midwest and beyond. Recognized nationally we are ranked #33 in Otolaryngology by U.S. News & World Report. We aim to improve our patient access and experience through adding a devoted Triage Nurse to our team. This nurse will provide effective communication between patients physicians the nursing team prescription needs and ensure consistent thorough care through MyChart messages EPIC SecureChat phone calls voicemail and utilizing protocols.
Our Mission
The Department of OtolaryngologyHead and Neck Surgery is dedicated to the sustainable delivery of excellent medical care for those with diseases and disorders of the head and neck through the translation of new discoveries prospective analysis of outcomes and development of innovative training strategies.
Duties to include:
- Applies nursing theory to the assessment diagnosis treatment and evaluation of patient responses to health and illness
- Assesses patient health care preferences and expectations.
- Assist with pre-operative education for Otolaryngology surgical patient populations from Pediatrics to Adult
- Collaboratively coordinates the continuum of care across settings.
- Assist in clinic with MA & MD staff weekly clinics
- Assist with Minor Procedures within clinic Minor Room and Surgicenter Procedures.
- Develops patient care plan based on patient condition age and psychological educational and socioeconomic conditions that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes.
- Assist with Telephone Triage 1-2 times per week
- Implements patient care plan according to patient priorities which includes interventions identified through nursing diagnoses. Documents/reports interventions and patient/family response.
- Collaborates and integrates contributions of patients and families into multidisciplinary patient care plan.
- Develops coordinates and implements transfer/discharge planning throughout episode of care.
- Implements nursing interventions according to department division and/or unit policies procedures and protocols to maintain safe environment for patients visitors and staff. Follows universal precautions.
University of Iowa Health Carerecognized as one of the best hospitals in the United Statesis Iowas only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12000 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.
Percent of Time: 100%
Schedule:Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Salary: $61183 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.
University of Iowa Healthcare - Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery is seeking a100% Triage Staff
Education:
A Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with patients/families nursing staff and interdisciplinary team members as demonstrated through written and verbal interactions.
- General computer skills are required
- Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required
- Certified in Specialty area within Ambulatory
Application Process:In order to be considered applicants must uploada resume(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 7 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. For questions contact Nicole Olmstead at
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
