Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic Injury Walk-in Clinic- North Liberty Campus

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Nurse Practitioner to join their new Orthopedic Injury Walk-in Clinic. This exciting role involves providing comprehensive care for orthopedic injuries, including triaging patients, ordering imaging, and educating them about their conditions. The clinic operates with a focus on collaboration and patient-centered care, ensuring a superior experience for both patients and staff. The successful candidate will be part of a dedicated team in a state-of-the-art facility, contributing to the mission of changing medicine and lives for the better. This is a fantastic opportunity for those passionate about orthopedic care and community health.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing required; DNP preferred.
• Current Iowa nursing license and ARNP certification required.

Responsibilities

• Triaging orthopedic injuries and ordering appropriate imaging.
• Educating patients and facilitating follow-up care with specialists.
• Collaborating with ER staff for patient transfers as needed.

Skills

Orthopedic patient care

Communication skills

Patient education

Collaboration with specialty teams

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

DNP in Nursing

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing

Job description

Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic Injury Walk-in Clinic- North Liberty Campus

The new University of Iowa Health Care North Liberty Campus will open in the Spring of 2025. This 469,000 square foot facility will be home to UI Health Care’s nationally recognized Orthopedics service line, offering comprehensive, coordinated, and accessible care across the outpatient, inpatient and surgical venues. These state-of-the-art clinical facilities will also include a full-service community imaging center, laboratory services, physical therapy, retail pharmacy, and emergency department as well as an array of support services. The facility has been designed to support a superior patient and staff experience; excellence across our patient care, teaching and research missions; convenient access to services; and engaging community partnerships. UI Health Care is seeking a welcoming, highly-skilled and collaborative workforce to be a part of the opening team for this superb new campus, and to help further our mission of: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.

The Department of Orthopedics is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for the newly created Orthopedic Injury Walk-in Clinic. The APP in this role will provide medical care to patients in the Orthopedic Injury Walk-in Clinic at the UIHC Medical Center North Liberty (UIHC MCNL).

The hours of operation for the Ortho Injury Walk-In Clinic are Monday-Thursday 7:30am-8pm, Friday 7:30am-5pm, and Saturday 8am-1pm. Schedule will be determined once candidates are selected.

Position Responsibilities:

• Triaging Orthopedic injuries such as acute low back pain, sprains and strains, tendon and ligament injuries, suspected fractures, and joint pain
• Ordering appropriate imaging such as plain Xray, CT, or MRI when indicated
• Providing initial management which could include using a variety of durable medical equipment, such as wrist splints, slings, and boots, in addition to splinting or casting
• Educating patients on their injury
• Facilitating follow up care, as needed, with subspecialty surgeons and providers in the Department of Orthopedics
• Working with Emergency Room staff to transfer patients to them when a patient would be more appropriately managed in that setting. We will have a Emergency Room onsite.
• Collaborating with specialty teams in Orthopedics as needed to facilitate care

No call is expected for this role.

Education Requirements:

A Master's degree is required. A Master's degree or DNP 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.

Experience Requirements:

• 1-3 years of patient care experience gained through education, job experience, or rotations is required.
• Demonstrated experience and/or knowledge of orthopedic patient care is required.
• Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Please attach a resume/CV as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum 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.

The department intends to hire for one position from either Physician Assistant, requisition 24004823, or Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, requisition 24004824, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please apply to the specific position for which you wish to be considered or both.

For questions or additional information, please contact Amanda Petersen at [e-mail].

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Advanced Reg Nurse Prac
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action 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, gender identity, 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 .