Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner - Otolaryngology

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic medical institution in Iowa City is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse who will function as a nurse practitioner, consultant, educator, and administrator. Responsibilities include providing care for a defined patient population in Otolaryngology, collaborating with healthcare teams, and participating in quality and educational programs. Candidates must have a Master's degree in Nursing, an Iowa nursing license, and current specialty certification. Experience in related clinics is preferred, and strong teamwork skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing or related field, with a Bachelor's in Nursing required if related.
• Current license to practice nursing in Iowa.
• Certification as ARNP in Iowa.

Responsibilities

• Function independently or in an interdisciplinary team for patient care.
• Assess and treat medical or surgical problems.
• Document patient assessments and generate health reports.
• Participate in quality improvement programs and research.

Skills

Clinical competency in Otolaryngology

Consultative skills

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Baccalaureate degree in nursing

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Assure clinical competency and expertise in area of Otolaryngology.
• 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 care requirements and develop programs for a specific patient population, with regard to patient condition and age and follow universal precautions.
• Assess, assist, diagnose and treat medical or surgical problems and record findings.
• 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.
• Perform or assist in and interpret the performance of laboratory and related studies.
• Provide education to external agencies, community and other health professionals.
• Generate research questions regarding health care for particular patient populations.
• 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.
• 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 0s greater role in society.

Required Qualifications

• 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.
• Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required.
• Current certification in specialty area and licensure as ARNP in state of Iowa is required.
• Demonstrated experience in area of clinical practice is required.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in an otolaryngology ambulatory clinic practice.
• Experience with a cancer survivorship clinic.
• Participation in professional ARNP organization(s).