Nurse Clinical Coordinator - Hematology

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa’s UI Stead Family Department of Pediatrics seeks a full-time Clinical Coordinator (RN licensure required) to coordinate care for the bleeding disorder population across the lifespan. This on-campus role collaborates across disciplines to develop and implement patient care plans.

You will provide patient education, support outreach clinics, and participate in an annual camp for hemophilia/bleeding disorders. Travel may be included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing required and RN licensure in Iowa or eligibility to obtain it.
• Minimum of 1 year nursing-related experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Internet.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates care with multiple disciplines during comprehensive clinic visits.
• Develops and implements patient care plans based on diagnoses and planned surgeries or procedures.
• Interacts with staff, patients, peers, and others in a professional and cooperative manner.
• Provide health education to patients, family members, and fellow health care members.
• Assist with annual Hemophilia/Bleeding Disorder Camp and outreach clinic to Amish population; travel may be included.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Nursing knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Internet

Job description

Within the UI Stead Family Department of Pediatrics, division of Hematology, our team is seeking a full-time Clinical Coordinator to join our team! This position functions as a clinical care coordinator for the bleeding disorder population throughout their lifespan. Must have RN licensure.

Position Responsibilities

Coordinates care with multiple disciplines during comprehensive clinic visits.

• Develops and implements patient care plans based on diagnoses and planned surgeries or procedures.
• Interacts with staff, patients, peers, and others in a professional and cooperative manner.
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining clinical expertise consistent with patient population requirements and current nursing and medical practice.
• Provide health education to patients, family members, and fellow health care members.
• Assist with once yearly outreach clinic to Amish population on a Saturday.

Assist with annual Hemophilia/Bleeding Disorder Camp.

Travel may be included.

About the Department of Pediatrics

The UI Stead Family Department of Pediatrics is a national leader pediatric medicine. The Department's mission is to provide outstanding care to the children of Iowa and beyond by being a leader in state-of-the-­art clinical care to children, performing cutting-edge research to find new treatments and cures for childhood illnesses and educating the next generation of pediatric health care providers. The Department comprises the medical and research staff of UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital. UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital is one of the nation’s top-ranked pediatric care and research institutions, and Iowa’s only comprehensive children’s hospital.

About the division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

The Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at University of Iowa Children’s Hospital is a pioneer in the care and treatment of childhood cancers and blood disorders. It is part of the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, and a member of the Children’s Oncology Group (COG), a national consortium of pediatric cancer centers. The COG is well known for its new and innovative ways of treating childhood cancer. The division has a long history of success in bringing hope to patients with programs such as our blood and bone marrow transplant, comprehensive sickle cell program, and comprehensive hemophilia center.

The mission of the division is to treat and cure children and adolescents with cancer and blood diseases who live in Iowa by delivering personalized multidisciplinary, state-of-the-­art care, through participation both in nationally and locally designed protocols.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing is required.
• Registered Nurse with a current, valid Iowa RN license or eligible to become licensed in the state of Iowa.

Minimum of 1 years of nursing related experience

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the Internet.

Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with patients/families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members as demonstrated through written and verbal interactions.

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 Bradley at [e-mail].

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

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Clinical Coordinator
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Contact Information

• Contact Name: Bradley Phillips
• 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 .