What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Nurse - IRL Diabetes Education position at University of Iowa Health Care Health System?
The Iowa River Landing Clinic is seeking a 100% Staff Nurse in Diabetes Education. The Staff Nurse is charged with the responsibilities of assessing patients’ nursing care needs, evaluating effectiveness of care provided, integrating nursing theory and research into clinical practices, and ensuring patient care standards are met. The Diabetes Nurse Educator functions as a clinical nurse expert and care coordinator interfacing with administrative, clinical nursing staff, physicians, and patient’s families.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
In addition to the duties and responsibilities noted above, this classification description must include one or more statements from each of the three universal competency categories at the proficiency level of “basic” or “working”. To view the list of universal competencies and proficiency level statements, please go to the following web page: http://www.uiowa.edu/hr/classcomp/prof/univ_competencies.html
Benefits Highlights:
The University of Iowa offers a generous benefits package, including paid vacation and paid sick leave. Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at: https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits/fpsm.
Percent of Time: 100
Schedule: 40 hours/week will be accomplished between the times of 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday -Friday.
Location: Iowa River Landing Clinic
Education and Certification Requirements
- An Associate’s degree in Nursing, Diploma in Nursing, Baccalaureate degree in Nursing, or Master’s degree in Nursing (MNHP or MSN) is required
- Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required
Experience Requirements
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
1-2 years of recent staff nurse level experience in a diabetes setting
Certified Diabetes Educator or able to become certified within 2 years upon hire
Must be able to work flexible hours
Evidence of positive service excellence
Documented patient education experience
Current experience in self-directed, independent roles
Evidence of productive and effective time prioritization and time utilization
Triage Experience required within the last 3 years.
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience working in an ambulatory diabetes clinic setting
- Experience using EPIC
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Evidence of working well with a team
- Recent experience in diabetes education
- Experience in collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary team
Application Process: To be considered, applicants must upload a resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.
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. If applicable, internal references will be conducted with approval from the candidate. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
For additional questions, please contact Anne Beyerink, anne-phillips@uiowa.edu.
Additional Information- Classification Title: Staff Nurse
- Appointment Type: SEIU
- Schedule: Full-time
- Pay Level: 6
- Organization: Healthcare
- Contact Name: Anne Beyerink
- Contact Email: anne-beyerink@uiowa.edu
