Nurse Clinician (Nurse Navigator/Case Manager) - Emergency Department - 60%

University of Iowa Healthcare Iowa City, IA, US

The University of Iowa Health Care, Care Coordination Division is seeking a Nurse Clinician to function as a clinical nurse expert within the Emergency Department and care coordinator for the assigned patient population facilitating seamless transitions across the continuum of care. The nurse functions as an administrative and clinical liaison for individuals to optimize quality health care delivery using clinical assessment/screening tools, education reinforcement, follow-up on the plan of care recommendations and guiding the utilization of cost-effective resources. This position will manage a specified population and work closely with other care coordinators during transitions of care as well as other interdisciplinary team members across the Continuum of Care.

Duties To Include

Collaborate with nursing staff and other health care professionals in the development and review of standards and in planning, implementing and evaluating patient care for a specific patient population. Communicate with physicians and members of the health care team directing patient care.
Provide direct nursing care, facilitate continuity of care and follow universal precautions. Coordinate and facilitate patient care between multiple disciplines including home health agencies, referring physicians and other community support services. 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 appointment, provides medication, rehabilitation teaching, etc.
Serve as a clinical resource or consultant for specific patient population. Participate in development and implementation of managed care programs for a specific patient population.
Provide leadership for direct patient care programs in area of specialization collaborating with unit-based nurse management team(s). Participate in the ongoing implementation of current regulatory standards in order to meet state and national agency accreditation.
Design and implement patient/family health education activities for the patient population. Serve as an educational and clinical resource to patient/family/staff. Support the implementation and evaluation of staff education and orientation programs. Facilitate the educational experience for health care students and monitor the care delivered.
Incorporate the role of patient care provider, advocate (patient, family, and health care professional), consultant, educator, researcher and quality manager.
Use relevant nursing research to improve clinical practice and investigate nursing care problems.

University of Iowa Healthcare —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.®

Our primary and specialty care is provided by experts from all medical specialties, attracting patients from around the world. We offer our care in convenient, comfortable settings, using the most advanced approaches and with the best outcomes as our goal.

Percent of Time: 60%

Schedule: Monday – Friday, shifts primarily between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm. Some weekends to cover vacation for weekend option staff. One holiday per year.

Pay Grade: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan

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
For more information about Why Iowa?, click here

Required Qualifications

A Baccalaureate degree in Nursing
Reasonable (1-3 years) nursing experience
Current license to practice nursing in Iowa
Demonstrated expertise in specific clinical area of practice
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Two years recent medical/surgical inpatient experience, including care coordination
Proficiency in computer applications including Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Demonstrated excellent organizational skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated expertise with patient/family discharge planning process
Experience working with an interdisciplinary team

Desirable Qualifications

Previous case management experience is desired
Certification in case management is desired
Previous experience with EPIC is desired

Position And Application Details

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:

Resume
Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original 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. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For additional questions, please contact seton-vinsand@uiowa.edu

Additional Information

Classification Title: Nurse Clinician
Appointment Type: SEIU
Schedule: Full-time
Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

Pay Level: 7

Contact Information

Organization: Healthcare
Contact Name: Lindsey Gilbert
Contact Email: lindsey-lovik@uiowa.edu

Share this job

Related Jobs

Outpatient

Full-time

5 days ago

RN-Surgicare

UnityPoint Health Cedar Rapids, IA

Area of Interest: Nursing Sign On Bonus: $10,000 FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0 Department: Ambulatory Surgery/Surgical Shift: Flexible Days with Limited Call Job ID: 182962 Overview $10,000 Sign-on Bonus! As a member of the interdisciplinary team, contributes professional nursing knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients and their families. Maintains a practice environment that reflects the ANA Code for Nurses, Philosophy of Nursing at UnityPoint Health with in the structure of the Professional Nurse Practice Model and in collaboration with other care givers. Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's 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 you’re 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 Assesses the needs of patients and families, providing appropriate teaching and making the necessary referrals to provide continuity of care. Develops an individual plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team. Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient’s care. Delivers high quality care utilizing the nursing process while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills of the specialty required on assigned unit in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care. Utilizes holistic approach (considering biopsychosocial, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients and families served in the assigned service area. Delegates and provides direction for other healthcare providers and hold them accountable for their involvement in the plan of care. Utilizes critical thinking in making independent judgments and maintains responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients. Demonstrates a working knowledge of aseptic technique and adheres to the essential functions and responsibilities set forth by the Certified Surgical Technologist I (Skilled) as applicable May be trained to pre-op and discharge patients through Surgicare with support of the Surgicare call person, support the needs of the recovery room and Endo call teams, and support the needs of Pain clinic procedures Development/Education Continues professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhances nursing practice by sharing knowledge through networking and research. Assess and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patient’s and their families’ age specific needs, culture, gender, readiness to learn and level of comprehension. Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education. Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately. Qualifications Graduation from an accredited registered nursing program Current Licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Iowa Must possess current basic life support (BLS) certification Multicultural sensitivity Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions Basic computer knowledge using Microsoft Office, web browser, and email Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position

PACU

Full-time

6 days ago

RN-Post Anesthesia Care Unit

UnityPoint Health Cedar Rapids, IA

Area of Interest: Nursing Sign On Bonus: $10,000 FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0 Department: PACU Shift: 0930-1800 with call requirements Job ID: 184988 Overview $10,000 Sign-on Incentive For Qualified Applicants! As a member of the interdisciplinary team, contributes professional nursing knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients and their families. Maintains a practice environment that reflects the ANA Code for Nurses, Philosophy of Nursing at UnityPoint Health with in the structure of the Professional Nurse Practice Model and in collaboration with other care givers. Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's 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 you’re 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 Assesses the needs of patients and families, providing appropriate teaching and making the necessary referrals to provide continuity of care. Develops an individual plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team. Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient’s care. Delivers high quality care utilizing the nursing process while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills of the specialty required on assigned unit in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care. Utilizes holistic approach (considering biopsychosocial, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients and families served in the assigned service area. Delegates and provides direction for other healthcare providers and hold them accountable for their involvement in the plan of care. Utilizes critical thinking in making independent judgments, and maintains responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients. Utilizes nursing skills to complete collection of health information to complete admission assessment to ensure patient is ready for procedure. Identifying high risks and communicating to provider. Delivers high quality care during procedure and where sedation may be provided. Using critical thinking skills to ensure patients remain in a safe environment. Assesses and care for post-procedure patient. Identifying patient needs post-procedure to ensure readiness for discharge. Partners with patients after discharge via follow-up phone call to identify any future patient needs or referrals. Development & Patient Education Continues professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhance nursing practice by sharing knowledge through networking and research. Assess and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patient’s and their families’ age specific needs, culture, gender, readiness to learn and level of comprehension. Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education. Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately. Qualifications Graduate of accredited nursing program Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa. Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire. CORE Certification within six (6) months from date of hire. Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English. Multicultural sensitivity. Microsoft Office – basic computer skills. Customer/patient focused. Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions. Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

Outpatient

Full-time

6 days ago

RN-Surgicare

UnityPoint Health Cedar Rapids, IA

Area of Interest: Nursing Sign On Bonus: $10,000 FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0 Department: Ambulatory Surgery/Surgical Shift: Flexible days with call requirement Job ID: 185015 Overview $10,000 Sign-on Bonus! As a member of the interdisciplinary team, contributes professional nursing knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients and their families. Maintains a practice environment that reflects the ANA Code for Nurses, Philosophy of Nursing at UnityPoint Health with in the structure of the Professional Nurse Practice Model and in collaboration with other care givers. Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's 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 you’re 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 Assesses the needs of patients and families, providing appropriate teaching and making the necessary referrals to provide continuity of care. Develops an individual plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team. Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient’s care. Delivers high quality care utilizing the nursing process while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills of the specialty required on assigned unit in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care. Utilizes holistic approach (considering biopsychosocial, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients and families served in the assigned service area. Delegates and provides direction for other healthcare providers and hold them accountable for their involvement in the plan of care. Utilizes critical thinking in making independent judgments and maintains responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients. Demonstrates a working knowledge of aseptic technique and adheres to the essential functions and responsibilities set forth by the Certified Surgical Technologist I (Skilled) as applicable May be trained to pre-op and discharge patients through Surgicare with support of the Surgicare call person, support the needs of the recovery room and Endo call teams, and support the needs of Pain clinic procedures Development/Education Continues professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhances nursing practice by sharing knowledge through networking and research. Assess and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patient’s and their families’ age specific needs, culture, gender, readiness to learn and level of comprehension. Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education. Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately. Qualifications #HotJobsCR

Manager/Supervisor

Full-time

1 week ago

Clinical Nurse Leader-4C

UnityPoint Health Cedar Rapids, IA

Area of Interest: Nursing FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9 Department: Orthopedic/4 Center Shift: day/evening Job ID: 184937 Overview The Clinical Nurse Leader provides support at the elbow for frontline team members and the leadership team in two inpatient departments. They assist, coordinate, and influence nursing practice excellence in the patient care area. This includes coordinating nursing policy, education, and competency of frontline team members, maintaining high standards of patient care, evidence-based practice and performance improvement activities consistent with the established strategic plan, goals, and objectives for Patient Care Services. May assume precepting and patient care assignment based on department needs. Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's 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 you’re 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 Facilitates implementation of evidence-based practice or nursing research studies and translates research findings into best nursing practice for care. Partners with physicians and patient care team members to achieve quality metrics, including but not limited to: hospital acquired conditions (HACs), team member engagement, STIs. Maintains current knowledge of trends and advances in assigned area of nursing practice. Collaborates with other team members and leaders to support initiatives in the departments and the hospital level. Uses advanced concepts in nursing processes in the clinical setting. Offers support to team members in times of patient care crisis. Positively engages team in change management, comfortable with performance improvement and evaluation of work. Incorporates the St. Luke’s Hospital’s Comfort/C.A.R.E. Professional Practice Model into their daily nursing practice. Education Assists with providing a thorough and adequate orientation program for new staff and student interns. Assists with competency training and continuing education programming to ensure staff development needs are met for the department. Provides mentoring support and resources for on-boarding of new team members and on an on-going basis for existing team members. Ability to set individualized team member goals related to their performance improvement needs. Serves as a resource to the nursing staff, as well as to other health care team members based on professional standards of care. Serves as a resource for other members of the healthcare team, including providers, who are involved with performance improvement tools (PSDA, etc.). Research Identifies pertinent research questions arising from clinical practice. Assists with formulation of evidence-based nursing policy and procedure. Reports research findings to appropriate stakeholders. Mentors staff on research process and implementation principles. Leadership Demonstrates clinical leadership as a role model for staff nurses. Possesses ability to have in the moment crucial conversations to address behaviors and performance that is not meeting the expectations of the team. Assists with providing a positive work environment that contributes to safe and positive clinical outcomes. Consults nursing management regarding issues or barriers in delivery of care, staff achievement of competency, system concerns, provider concerns or specific patient care problems. Assists with the evaluation of on-boarding team members’ and existing team members performance. Ability to serve in charge RN capacity if needed. Participates in divisional and hospital shared governance infrastructure. Qualifications Completion of an accredited nursing program-BSN required. (May consider candidate if currently enrolled in RN-BSN or RN-MSN program) Three years of clinical experience Served as preceptor and/or charge RN Current RN licensure in the State of Iowa or compact state Current BLS certification Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English. Multicultural sensitivity. Microsoft Office – basic computer skills. Customer/patient focused. Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions. Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

Full-time

1 week ago

RN-General Behavioral

UnityPoint Health Cedar Rapids, IA

Area of Interest: Nursing Sign On Bonus: $10,000 FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9 Department: General Behavioral/2E Shift: 7am- 7pm Friday Saturday and Sunday Job ID: 184458 Overview Eligible For $10,000 Sign-on Bonus! $5/hr Evening Differential $7.50/hr Night/Weekend Differential Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care on the behavioral health units. Responsible for the delivery of patient care through a multidisciplinary approach. Patient treatment planning is through a multidisciplinary approach consisting of patient staffings and special care conferences. The patients served are patients of all ages in need of the secure setting of a locked behavioral health unit. St. Luke’s C.A.R.E. delivery model (Continuity, Accountability, Relationship-based, Evidence-based) reflects a commitment to compassionate, competent care delivered by the interdisciplinary team. Care is provided through a therapeutic relationship with the patient and family. A spirit of inquiry is encouraged and supported. Small tests of change and more formal research efforts are used when the evidence is not clear. Evidence-driven protocols are utilized to assure reliable and consistent care. Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's 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 you’re 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 Assumes primary responsibility for the plan of care for a patient or group of patients, per unit standards and nursing care required for the specified patient population. Effectively delegates tasks and responsibilities to other health care team members and assumes responsibility for follow-up and collaboration. Performs admission assessment process per specific department standards to include patient history, physical, and psycho-social assessment. Utilizes physical assessment data, diagnostic data (lab, radiology, diagnostic testing), pharmacological information and patient/family perceptions in formulating nursing diagnosis related to focus problem areas and identifying goals of care. Assumes responsibility for developing a plan of care that is mutually established with the patient and family. Each patient is treated as an individual, with their identified goals and expectations reviewed each shift to verify priorities. Implements the plan of care according to current standards of nursing practice, evidence-based practice, and hospital protocol/procedures. Integrates multidisciplinary approach to maintain comfort, support human functions and responses, and maintain an environment conductive to safety and well-being. Implements measures to promote a safe environment. Partners with healthcare team to achieve the patient care outcomes and goals of care. Administers medications and nursing treatments within scope of practice. Incorporates St. Luke’s Comfort/C.A.R.E. Professional Practice Model in their daily nursing care. Patient Education Assess and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patient’s and their families’ age specific needs, culture, gender, readiness to learn and level of comprehension. Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education. Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately. Integrates patient/family teaching throughout the hospitalization, including the plan and goals of care, pre- and post-operative procedures, diagnostic procedures, and discharge teaching. Integrates preventative health maintenance into the education plan. Patient Education Assess and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patient’s and their families’ age specific needs, culture, gender, readiness to learn and level of comprehension. Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education. Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately. Integrates patient/family teaching throughout the hospitalization, including the plan and goals of care, pre- and post-operative procedures, diagnostic procedures, and discharge teaching. Integrates preventative health maintenance into the education plan. Qualifications Graduate of accredited nursing program Possess current RN licensure in the State of Iowa or compact state Current BCLS Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English Multicultural sensitivity Demonstrates proficiency in the manual skills and techniques required to perform basic/advanced nursing procedures in the administration of medication therapy and the operation of specialized equipment Ability to complete a basic computer course on the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) through in-hospital training Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position