50% Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner - Infusion Suite (Weekends)

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 100 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

The University of Iowa Health Care's Department of Internal Medicine seeks a part-time weekend Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner to provide direct patient care in the Infusion Suite of the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center. The ARNP will operate with autonomy within scope and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support infusion services.

Responsibilities include managing chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and blood product reactions; ordering medications; documenting care; and

Qualifications

• Must comply with Iowa Board of Nursing registration and licensure requirements.
• Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required.
• Current certification in specialty area and/or ARNP licensure in Iowa is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in clinical practice.

Responsabilités

• Function independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team to plan, deliver, and evaluate care.
• Provide outpatient clinical care and same-day appointments as directed.
• Order medications, administer drugs, and treat patients during infusion services.
• Document patient assessment and plan of care in the medical record.
• Support daily Infusion Suite operations and help improve workflow.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Autonomy in practice

Formation

Master's degree in nursing

DOCTORATE in nursing (PhD/Doctorate)

Description du poste

50%-70% Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner - Infusion Suite (Weekends)

The Department of Internal Medicine at University of Iowa Health Care is seeking part time weekend Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner to perform direct patient care within the Infusion Suite of the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center.

The Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) will exercise autonomy in medical decision making and services provided and function as an Advanced Practice Nurse and change agent incorporating the primary role of Nurse Practitioner and the supporting roles of consultant, educator, researcher, and administrator to support quality care and positive patient outcomes for HCCC and Infusion Suite patients.

This role will only assume duties and responsibilities within his or her scope of practice and for while he or she has acquired and maintained necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities and only after appropriate education and demonstrated clinical competency. This position reports to the Medical Director within the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

Assure clinical competency and expertise in areas of specialization.

Function independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team to plan, deliver, and evaluate health care for Infusion Suite and HCCC patients.

Provide outpatient clinical care and same-day appointments as directed

Assess and treat patients experiencing reactions to chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and blood products.

Order medications, administer drugs, and treat patients during infusion services.

Collaborate with nursing and clinical staff, along with administration to monitor and evaluate the quality of patient care.

Determine clinical care requirements of care, with regard to patient condition and age, and follow universal precautions.

Provide anticipatory guidance and counseling to patients/families.

Document patient assessment and plan of care in the medical record and generate health reports for outgoing correspondence.

Serve in a consultative resource capacity by providing expert knowledge and behavioral skills that impact clinical practice and patient outcomes.

Act as a liaison between the Infusion Suite and other prescribers, while also working directly with patients.

Support daily operations of the Infusion Suite and help develop processes to improve workflow and patient experiences.

Create and oversee patient care plans in collaboration with the prescriber and the patient’s physician in order to provide the best treatment possible.

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.

Generate research questions regarding health care for particular patient populations.

Participate in development and implementation of departmental quality assessment/improvement programs and processes

Responsible for administrative activities and special projects as assigned.

Contribute toward the achievement of organizational goals

Participate and contribute to activities that enhance clinical expertise and knowledge.

Participate in professional activities in the department, hospital, community, and professional organizations.

Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the public

Establish and maintain standards of collaborative interaction among peers and employees that is characterized by respect, honesty, and service; assure that all unit members are held to similar standards and ethics; constructively manages conflict

Inspire and motivate others to high performance by exercising strong stewardship of University resources, setting expectations, measuring success through individual performance evaluations, and driving organizational results.

Identify opportunities for and creates development plans that encourage employees to attend to the growth of their personal and professional capacity; engage self and staff in collective reflection of the University’s greater role in society.

Other duties as assigned.

The department intends to hire for one position as either an ARNP, requisition 26004764 or PA, requisition 26004766, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please apply to the specific position for which you which to be considered or both.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Must comply with registration and licensure requirements as specified by the Iowa Board of Nursing which include graduation from an accredited Master's or Doctorate level nursing educational program and certification by an accepted accrediting agency.

Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required.

Current certification in specialty area and/or licensure as ARNP in state of Iowa is required.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrated experience in area of clinical practice is required.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Some knowledge of University policies and procedures desired.

Demonstrated experience in Hematology and Oncology or Infusions

Position and Application Details

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 [e-mail].

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Advanced Reg Nurse Prac
• Schedule: Part-time

Compensation

Contact Information

• Contact Email: [e-mail]

Equal opportunity employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, [phone] or [e-mail] . For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543 .