Nurse Clinician - Discharge Coordinator (PICU) (100%)

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Retirement contributions

Job summary

The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a Nurse Clinician-Discharge Coordinator (PICU) to support pediatric discharge planning and education under the Nursing leadership. This on-campus role collaborates with the pediatric care coordination division to optimize patient throughput and ensure appropriate post-discharge care.

The position emphasizes clinical expertise in PICU and IMCU, coordination with families, and interdisciplinary rounding to improve outcomes and timely discharges at the

Qualifications

• Pediatric ICU nursing experience required (within last 1–3 years).
• Expertise in clinical areas of practice required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Discharge process management: complete orders, review AVS, provide teach-back, coordinate prescriptions and follow-up.
• Lead daily unit bed huddles with the team to review discharge goals and plans.
• Collaborate with social work, patients and families on discharge overview and equipment needs.
• Facilitate timely discharge and address barriers to length of stay.
• Manage care for ICU patients through continuum of care.

Skills

Pediatric ICU nursing

Discharge planning

Excellent communication

Job description

Nurse Clinician - Discharge Coordinator (PICU) (100%)

University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a Nurse Clinician-Discharge Coordinator (PICU) to perform specific tasks to assist members of the Nursing team in providing patient education and discharge planning under the supervision of the Director of Pediatric Care Coordination Division.

Position Summary:

The Nurse Clinician-Discharge Coordinator for the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s hospital functions as a clinical expert and care coordinator for pediatric patients with special and complex healthcare needs. The discharge coordinator manages care for the identified specific ICU patient population including IMCU (Intermediate Care Unit) and follows these patients through the continuum of care. The discharge nurse optimizes utilization of resources and service delivery including promoting patient throughput. They provide ongoing support and expertise through comprehensive assessments, discharge care planning, plan implementation and overall evaluation of patient’s needs for the next level of care. They work closely with the interdisciplinary team to enhance communication through daily bed huddles and rounding between team members, patients and their families.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Discharge process: ensuring discharge orders are complete, reviewing discharge summary and AVS for appropriate HCI, provide teach back with patients/families, monitoring prescription fill time to pharmacy, assist with obtaining necessary supplies upon discharge if needed, ensure follow-up appointments are scheduled when possible and are accurate on AVS, and provide patients the clinic and emergency contact information on discharge.
• Lead daily unit bed huddles in coordination with the multidisciplinary team to manage care and review patients’ treatment plan with a focus on discharge planning. (why are they here, what are the goals to discharge and what needs to be done to achieve discharge).
• Collaborate with unit social work, patients and families to discuss overview of discharge plan, equipment needs and education.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to facilitate timely discharge and elevate length of stay barriers.
  
• Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, IA
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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Required Qualifications:

• Reasonable (within the last 1-3 years) Pediatric ICU nursing experience is required.
• Demonstrated expertise in specific clinical areas of practice required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Demonstrate excellent organizational skills, problem solving and critical thinking

Desired Qualifications:

• Nursing certification

Job openings are posted for a minimum of7calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact Nursing Recruitment at319-356-2285.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.

References:

• Five professional references will be requested and required at a later step in the recruitment process.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

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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 .

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