Clinical Coordinator - Neurosurgery Clinic
University of Iowa

The University of Iowa healthcare Department of Nursing is seeking a 100% Clinical Coordinator to join the Neurosurgery Clinic.

The University of Iowa Health Care Neurosurgery Clinic is ready to welcome a collaborative, compassionate self-starter to lead our ongoing effort to improve clinical care coordination, specialized nursing care, and clinical education of nursing staff and health professionals. The Clinical Coordinator (CC) will lead in the daily operations of surgical coordination for the Neurosurgery Department and will aid nursing personnel in providing specialized care to the neurosurgical patient population.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with nursing, medical staff and other health professionals in the development and review of standards and in planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care for the Neurosurgery patient population
• Independently coordinates and facilitates patient care between multiple disciplines within both the confines of UIHC and the community (including home health agencies, referring physicians and other community support services)
• Coordinates patient care to better utilize supportive services through patient visit and possible admission, pre-schedules testing, follows up with test results to both patient and physician, obtains medical history, coordinates follow up visit appointment, provides medication, rehab teaching, etc
• Facilitates care of Neurosurgery patients requiring admission, coordinating necessary admission procedures, pre and post procedure care
• Operates autonomously in communicating with members of the health care team directing patient care and providing continuity of care across settings throughout the phases of care
• Performs telephone triage of patient calls to the Neurosurgery service and facilitates medication refills as needed
• Collaborates with nursing, medical staff, and other health professionals in planning, delivering, and evaluating care for specialty patient populations
• Provides direct patient cate/nurse triage responsibilities as needed throughout the Neurosurgery Clinic
• Performs clinical duties, special projects and other tasks as needed.

Percent of Time: 100%
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 hour shifts between the hours of 7:30am - 5:30pm. No holidays, nights, or weekends.
Location: University Campus
Pay Grade: 4B
Benefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.

University of Iowa Health Care-recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States-is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®

The Department of Nursing has achieved Magnet status five times. This level of commitment can be seen in every area of our hospital and ambulatory clinics.

Requirements:

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing is required
• Current License to practice Nursing
• 1-3 years of nursing experience
• Previous experience coordinating/scheduling patient visits
• Demonstrated experience of coordinating care along the healthcare continuum
• Demonstrated experience in patient education
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrates leadership and training skills
• Proficient in computer skills (i.e. word, excel, powerpoint, access)

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN, MA), or Masters of Nursing and Healthcare Practice (MNHP) is encouraged
• Demonstrated expertise in Neurosurgery
• Professional nursing certification
• Familiarity with UIHC and ambulatory clinic workflows

In order to be considered, applicants must upload resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.

Applicant Resource Center -

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Our Applicant Resource Center is now open in the Fountain Lobby at the Main Hospital.
Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:00pm - 4:00pm Or by appointment
Contact TAHealthCareSupport@healthcare.uiowa.edu to schedule a time to visit.

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. For questions or additional information, please contact nicole-peak@uiowa.edu

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

Compensation

• Pay Level: 4B

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Nicole Peak
• Contact Email: nicole-peak@uiowa.edu

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