Stroke PA/ARNP Hospitalist - Neurology
University of Iowa

Classification Title: PA/ARNP Hospitalist (PVE2)

Job Function: Healthcare - Department of Neurology/Comprehensive Stroke Center

Job Family: Licensed Healthcare Provider

Status: Full Time

BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY

This position is for an ARNP/PA in the Department of Neurology as part of the Comprehensive Stroke Center.

Focus on the care of hospitalized and ambulatory patients, manage length of stay, improve resource utilization, and decrease costs to patients and the institution while providing personalized care to the stroke patients within the Department of Neurology Comprehensive Stroke Center. Perform overall medical care and medical management exercising autonomy in medical decision-making and services provided primarily in an inpatient setting under a collaborative practice agreement. Collaborate/consult in the optimization of care delivery through coordination and transitions of care as a part of a team. Use judgment to provide continuity of care incorporating best practices. This position will require occasional weekend coverage responsibilities as clinically indicated.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical

• Perform direct patient care including diagnostic and therapeutic services in the inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Be responsible for discharge preparation, education and assurance of follow up for each patient on the service.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments focused on inpatient neurological/stroke needs of patients.
• Collaborate with the stroke services care team members, patient/family and other referring providers to formulate, implement, coordinate, evaluate and modify care plans that are individualized, multimodal/comprehensive and evidence-based.
• Work with patients and families to determine their understanding of the patient's condition, proposed treatment plan and treatment options, provide appropriate education; discuss and develop goals of care and identify measurable treatment objectives.
• Assist the patient, family and primary care provider(s) with implementation of the plan of care in the home and community.
• Triage phone calls and provide assistance with transition of care from inpatient to outpatient and/or other healthcare facility.
• Assess and facilitate referrals and consultations to other services per patient needs.
• Complete documentation and billing procedures according to institutional and departmental guidelines. Ensure that documentation identifies goals of care and facilitates interdisciplinary communication.
• Demonstrate accountability for evaluation of clinical practice, including adherence to organizational, state and national practice standards and codes.
• Assure clinical competency and expertise in the area of stroke care and general neurology.
• Promote health maintenance that spans the continuum of health from inpatient to outpatient settings and help facilitate discharge planning.
• Initiate and coordinate referrals to other health care team members or agencies.
• Provide anticipatory guidance and counseling to patients/families and provide education and serve as a resource for ancillary staff in area of clinical expertise.

Education

• Provide education and serve as a resource for nursing staff, medical and advanced practice provider students, and residents in area of clinical expertise
• Serve in a consultative resource capacity by providing expert knowledge and behavioral skills that impact clinical practices and patient outcomes

Research/QAI

• Participate in the development and implementation of divisional and departmental QA/QI/research programs.
• Participate in consent and protocols for clinical trials/research projects in conjunction with other disciplines.
• Participate in the development and implementation of divisional and departmental quality assessment/improvement/research programs and processes as well as contribute toward the achievement of divisional and departmental goals.

Professional Responsibilities

• Participate in clinically relevant activities and attend UIHC APP council meetings and other conferences to enhance clinical and professional expertise.
• Maintain national and state licensing and certification requirements.
• Maintain current compliances (University, UI Health Care, Departmental, etc.) as required.
• Ability to foster a welcoming and respectful workplace environment while recognizing personal differences.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Clinical practice oversight is received from the Director, Comprehensive Stroke Center and the Medical Director of the Inpatient Services or other designated official. Functional and administrative oversight received from the APP lead/ Clinical Director or designee.

QUALIFICATIONS

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP):

• Must comply with registration and licensure requirements as specified by the Iowa Board of Nursing which include graduation from an accredited Master's or Doctorate level nursing educational program and certification by an accepted accrediting agency.
• Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required.
• Current certification in specialty area and/or licensure as ARNP in state of Iowa is required.
• Demonstrated experience in area of clinical practice is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required

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Physician Assistant (PA):

• Must comply with registration and licensure requirements as specified by the Iowa Board of Physician Assistant Examiners which include graduation from an accreditied PA educational program and certification by the NCCPA.
• Current license to practice in Iowa is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Demonstrated experience in area of clinical practice is required.
  

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Reasonable (3-5 years) experience in the specialty area of neuroscience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively in a welcoming and respectful workplace environment.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Considerable (3-5 years) experience in the specialty area of neuroscience, with 1-3 years of this experience as an Advanced Practice Provider.
• Experience with patient and staff education.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement new programs.
• Experience with evidence based practice or research utilization.
• Participation in professional PA/ARNP organizations.

Please attach a resume and cover letter 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. 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For additional questions, please contact Heather Youngquist at heather-youngquist@uiowa.edu.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: PA/ARNP Hospitalist
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 7A
• Starting Salary Minimum: 112,000

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Heather Youngquist
• Contact Email: heather-youngquist@uiowa.edu

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