CSS Nurse Liaison (RN-day shift)

University of Iowa Healthcare Iowa City, IA, US

Responsible for ensuring the proper availability of OR case resources throughout the organization using system tools and communication with health care providers and OR, Supply Chain, and Sterile Processing staff. Conflict resolve resource limitations from remote locations to ensure seamless patient care delivery. Ensure clinician satisfaction and resolve issues in a timely manner. This position will be located at the Medical Center University Campus in Iowa City. Primary hours will be during 1st shift.

Maintain and update instruments, equipment, and supplies used in providing specialty care or services.
Facilitate changes in care based on systematic evaluation and evidence-based research.
Provide specialized services, care plans and protocols.
Assure delivery of specialized care and/or services.
Develop a plan to acquire, maintain and update equipment and supplies.
Use critical thinking skills and professional judgement to apply/adopt information to address patient safety issues.
Influence others to utilize best practices.
Assure team provides effective communication/collaboration.
Assist with development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with standards and regulatory requirements.
Shared responsibility for Quality Assurance with supervisors.
Initiate corrective action as needed.
Supervise/implement enhancements to care delivery model or operations to support compliance and/or to improve quality of efficiency of care provided.
Other duties as assigned.

Pay Level: 5A

Professional and Scientific Pay Structures | University Human Resources - The University of Iowa

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of three years current clinical experience required.
Current license to practice nursing within the state of Iowa.
Ability to demonstrate effective communication skills.
Ability to demonstrate initiative, teamwork, and flexibility.
Ability to instruct and collaborate with others.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Ability to multi-task and work through competing priorities.
Previous work history in the logistics of complex environments including managing many resources to align good customer service.

Desired Qualifications

Experience working in OR.
Knowledge of university policies and procedures.

Position And Application Details

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as required to the submission:

Resume

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. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

Please contact rachel-tortora@uiowa.edu with any questions.

Additional Information

Classification Title: Specialized Care Coordinator
Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
Schedule: Full-time

Compensation

Pay Level: 5A

Contact Information

Organization: Healthcare
Contact Name: Rachel Tortora
Contact Email: rachel-tortora@uiowa.edu

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