Inpatient Nurse Navigator & Care Coordinator

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement contributions

Job summary

University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a Nurse Clinician/Nurse Navigator to float across Medical Surgical inpatient units. You will act as a clinical nurse expert and care coordinator, guiding transitions and optimizing resources for a defined patient population.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, provide direct nursing care, and lead patient/family education while supporting best practices and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing and current nursing license in Iowa or ability to obtain by hire date.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Experience working with an interdisciplinary health care team.
• Proficiency with computer applications including MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Previous inpatient or care coordination experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with nursing staff and health care professionals to plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Provide direct nursing care and coordinate care across disciplines including home health and community resources.
• Serve as a clinical resource and consultant for a specific patient population.
• Provide leadership for direct patient care programs and participate in regulatory standards.
• Design and implement patient/family education activities and staff education.
• Act as advocate, consultant, educator, researcher and quality manager in the care team.
• Utilize nursing research to improve clinical practice and care problems.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

MS Excel/Word/PowerPoint

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing

Tools

EPIC

Job description

University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a Nurse Clinician/Nurse Navigator to float across Medical Surgical inpatient units. You will act as a clinical nurse expert and care coordinator, guiding transitions and optimizing resources for a defined patient population.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, provide direct nursing care, and lead patient/family education while supporting best practices and regulatory standards.