Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner-Geriatrics ($10,000 Sign-on Incentive)
University of Iowa

Job Info

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The Department of Family Medicine area of Geriatrics is developing a Care team to provide excellent continuous care to Briarwood Healthcare, Simpson Home, Wilton Retirement community, Pleasantview Home and Pioneer Park nursing homes. The person who accepts this position would be a member of a team providing care independently at these facilities while collaborating with the team to optimize care and processes in addition to being a liaison to UIHC for these facilities.

Limited Time Incentive Available: selected candidates eligible for a one time sign-on incentive of $10,000

Duties to include:

• 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.
• Determine care requirements and develop programs for a specific patient population, with regard to patient condition and age, and follow universal precautions.
• Collaborate with nursing staff/nursing administration to monitor and evaluate the quality of patient care.
• Promote health maintenance that spans the continuum of health from outpatient to inpatient settings and back to the home care arena.
• Participate in the development, utilization, and evaluation of resources to meet patient/family educational needs.
• 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.
• Provide anticipatory guidance and counseling to patients/families.
• 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 professional knowledge.
• Participate in professional activities in the department, hospital, community, and professional organizations.
• Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the public.

For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.

Percent of Time: 100%

Location: Iowa City, IA (surrounding locations including West Liberty, Wilton, Kalona, Lone Tree)

Pay Grade: 93 (SEIU) https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/guide-pay-plans

Education

• A Master's degree is required. A Master's degree in Nursing is preferred. If Master's degree is in a related field, a Baccalaureate degree in nursing is required.

Required Qualifications:

• Current certification in specialty area and licensure as ARNP in state of Iowa is required.
• Driver's license and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards
• Previous experience in a primary care environment providing care to adults and geriatric patients
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1-year clinical experience after completion of ARNP (Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner) training is highly desirable.
• 2+ years' experience in a primary care setting and/or experience in geriatrics care is preferred.
• Prefer Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP) Certification
• Wound care experience is highly desirable
• Demonstrated proficiency with EPIC is highly desirable.

Application Process:

In order to be considered, applicants must attach a resume/CV and cover letter (under submission materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.

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

For additional questions, please contact Sandy Plank at (Sandra-plank@uiowa.edu)

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Advanced Reg Nurse Prac
• Appointment Type: SEIU
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 93
• Starting Salary Minimum: 96000

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Sandy Plank
• Contact Email: sandra-plank@uiowa.edu

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