Function as an Advanced Practice Nurse and change agent incorporating the primary role of nurse practitioner in an outpatient setting and the supporting roles of consultant, educator, researcher and administrator to support quality care and positive patient outcomes. As an ARNP in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, this position will be primarily focused on seeing new and return patients in a general cardiology outpatient setting at University of Iowa Health Care, Iowa River Landing and/or outreach locations.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assure clinical competency and expertise in area of specialization.
Function independently and/or as a member of an interdisciplinary team to plan, deliver and evaluate health care for a defined patient population.
Collaborate with nursing staff/nursing administration to monitor and evaluate the quality of patient care.
Determine nursing care requirements and develop programs for a specific patient population, with regard to patient condition and age, and follow universal precautions.
Promote health maintenance that spans the continuum of health from outpatient to inpatient settings and back to the home care arena.
Perform medical diagnostic, therapeutic procedures, and prescribe, dispense or deliver medications when a collaborative practice agreement is in place.
Provide anticipatory guidance and counseling to patients/families.
Document patient assessment and plan of care in the medical record and generate appropriate health reports for outgoing correspondence.
Initiate and coordinate referrals to other health care team members or agencies.
Serve in a consultative resource capacity by providing expert knowledge and behavioral skills that impact clinical practice and patient outcomes.
Participate in the development, utilization and evaluation of resources to meet patient/family educational needs.
Provide education and serve as a resource for nursing staff in area of clinical expertise.
Provide education to external agencies, community and other health professionals.
Generate research questions regarding health care for particular patient populations. Incorporate research findings into practice.
Participate in development and implementation of divisional and departmental quality assessment/improvement/research programs and processes.
Responsible for administrative activities and special projects as assigned.
Contribute toward the achievement of divisional and departmental goals.
Participate and contribute to activities that enhance clinical expertise and nursing knowledge.
Participate in professional nursing activities in the department, hospital, community and professional organizations.
Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public.
Education/License Requirements:
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP): A Master's degree is required. A Master's degree in Nursing is preferred. If a Master's degree is in a related field, a Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is required.
Current certification in specialty area and licensure as ARNP in state of Iowa is required.
Current license to practice nursing in the State of Iowa is required.
Required Qualifications:
Experience in cardiology specifically in an outpatient setting is required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
Experience working at an academic medical center is required.
Desired Qualifications:
Clinical rotations in EKG, Echocardiography and Electrophysiology is preferred.
Application Process:
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 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 additional questions, please contact michaela-davis-1@uiowa.edu
