Advanced Reg Nurse Prac Urology (Oncology)
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
University of Iowa Health Care Department of Urology is seeking a full time Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) to function as an advanced practice nurse and change agent incorporating the primary role of Nurse Practitioner in an outpatient care setting and the supporting roles of consultant educator researcher and administrator to support quality care and positive patient outcomes.
Position Duties and Responsibilities:
Exercises clinical competency and expertise in general urology with an emphasis on providing specialized care in the area of urologic oncology.
Functions independently and/or as a member of an interdisciplinary team to evaluate assess diagnose and treat urologic health conditions.
Collaborates with nursing staff/nursing administration to monitor and evaluate the quality of patient care.
Documents patient assessment and plan of care in the medical record and generate appropriate health reports for outgoing correspondence.
Develops patient care plan based on patient condition age and psychological educational and socioeconomic conditions that prescribes treatments to attain expected outcomes.
Promotes health maintenance that spans the continuum of health from outpatient to inpatient settings and back to the home care arena.
Performs medical diagnostic therapeutic procedures and prescribes dispenses or delivers medication when a collaborative practice agreement is in place.
Provides anticipatory guidance and counseling to patients/families.
Initiates and coodinates referrals to other health care team members or agencies as needed.
Serves in a consultative resource capacity to other divisions the department and the community as needed.
Provides education and serves as a resource for nursing staff in area of clinical expertise.
Provides education to external agencies community and other health professionals.
Participates in development and implementation of divisional and departmental quality assessment/improvement/research programs and processes.
Assumes responsibility for administrative activities and special projects as assigned.
Contributes toward the achievement of divisional and departmental goals as delegated.
Participates and contributes to activities that enhance clinical expertise and nursing knowledge.
Participates in professional nursing activities in the department hospital community and professional organizations.
Education Required
Masters degree required. Masters degree in Nursing preferred. If Masters is in a related field Bachelors degree in Nursing is required. Completion of an approved adult Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Program required.
Experience Required
Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
Evidence of ability to function with a high degree of independence while actively collaborating with other health care team members.
Demonstrated experience in area of clinical practice.
Certification Required
Current license to practice Nursing in the State of Iowa.
Current board certification in specialty area and licensure as an ARNP in the State of Iowa.
Desirable Qualifications
Previous patient care experience in urology.
Demonstrated experience providing overall medical care and medical management for patients in an outpatient care setting.
Knowledge of UI Health Care policies and procedures.
Application Process:
In order to be considered applicants must attach a resume/CV and cover letter under required attachments 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. This position is not eligible for university sponsorship for employment authorization.
For questions or additional information please contact Sandy Moenk at
Key Skills
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- Basic Life Support
- ICU Experience
- Infusion Experience
- Triage
- TFS
- Conflict Management
- Nursing
- Critical Care Experience
- Epic
- Medication Administration
About Company
The University of Iowa is a top-tier public research university in Iowa City—home to more than 32,000 students, offering world-class programs across 200+ fields of study, renowned especially for its creative writing, acclaimed medical center, and balanced excellence in the arts and sc ... View more
