Nurse Clinician - Discharge Coordinator - Stead Family Children's Hospital (100%)
University of Iowa

Job Info

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The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Department of Nursing is seeking a Discharge Nurse Clinician 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.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate and/or assist in the planning process for discharge of patients
• Serve as a resource and liaison for bedside nurses, patients and families for children being discharged from SFCH
• Provide follow-up phone calls to families of children post discharge from the hospital
• Assist with discharge planning including providing education to patients and families to provide a smooth transition from hospital to home

Percent of Time: 100%
Schedule: 40 hours per week, M-F, 0730-1600
Location: Stead Family Children's Hospital (SFCH)
SEIU Pay Plan: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan

Benefits Highlights:

• 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:

• A Baccalaureate degree in Nursing
• Reasonable (1-3 years) recent pediatric nursing experience in children's hospital or academic healthcare environment
• Current license to practice nursing in Iowa
• Demonstrates expertise with discharge planning for pediatric patients with complex health care needs (involving multiple departments and external agencies).
• Demonstrated expertise in specific clinical area of practice
• Proficiency in computer applications including Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated excellent organizational skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Experience working with an interdisciplinary team
• Experience in quality management

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous case management experience is desired
• Certification in case management/pediatric nursing is desired
• Pervious experience with EPIC is desired

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. For questions or additional information, please contact Nursing Recruitment at 319-356-2285.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

References:

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

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Nurse Clinician
• Appointment Type: SEIU
• Schedule: Full-time

Compensation

• Pay Level: 70

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Megan Garton
• Contact Email: megan-garton@uiowa.edu

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