
Nurse Practitioner, Ortho Joints- North Liberty Campus
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will work collaboratively with fellow APPs, orthopedic residents, and faculty surgeons within the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation. This role will support the Adult Hip and Knee Arthroplasty team in an outpatient clinic setting. This requires delivery of collaborative care with the Adult Hip and Knee Arthroplasty team as well as other consulting services. This role requires someone who is organized, motivated, and very efficient. No weekends and no call with this position.
Position Responsibilities
Education Requirements
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter, and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 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 questions or additional information, please contact Amanda Petersen at amanda-petersen@uiowa.edu.
Additional Information
Position Responsibilities
- Outpatient clinical management: Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, obtain histories and physicals, order and interpret diagnostic tests, develop treatment plans, prescribe medications, and perform joint aspirations/injections. Return patient phone calls and MyChart messages.
- Collaborative care: Work closely with the Adult Hip and Knee Arthroplasty team nurses, medical assistants, administrative assistants, residents and faculty surgeons as well as consulting services to support continuity of care across the outpatient setting
- Documentation and quality improvement: Complete timely and accurate medical records, reports, and billing documentation. Participate in chart reviews, quality initiatives, and performance improvement committees to enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
- Education and professional development: Provide patient education and contribute to the learning of students and residents. Engage in ongoing professional development and support departmental research activities.
- Team operations and leadership: Support compliance with policies and standards of care. Participate in committees, assist with process improvement projects, and help optimize service line operations. Provide coaching or feedback to team members as appropriate. Contribute to initiatives that improve patient outcomes, reduce complications, and enhance documentation accuracy.
Education Requirements
- Master’s degree required; MSN or DNP preferred.
- Current Iowa RN license and ARNP licensure required.
- National certification in an adult‑focused specialty required.
- Must be licensed and certified to care for adult patient populations.
- 3–5 years of patient care experience (may include clinical rotations or clinical practice).
- Demonstrated experience or knowledge in orthopedic patient care.
- Demonstrated experience working effectively in a welcoming and respectful workplace environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Consistent timeliness and accuracy in documentation.
- Experience working in medical-surgical inpatient, surgical inpatient, orthopedic outpatient, or orthopedic surgical setting is highly desired.
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter, and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 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 questions or additional information, please contact Amanda Petersen at amanda-petersen@uiowa.edu.
Additional Information
- Classification Title: Advanced Reg Nurse Prac
- Appointment Type: SEIU
- Schedule: Full-time
- Work Modality Options: On Campus
- Pay Level: 11
- Organization: Healthcare
- Contact Name: Amanda Petersen
- Contact Email: amanda-petersen@uiowa.edu
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