Licensed Practical Nurse - Urology Clinic (50%-100%) at University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa

Job Description:

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a 50% - 100% Licensed Practical Nurseto work at the Urology Clinic.


Duties to include:

• Performs physical assessment, which may include vital signs, weight, height, and current history and makes observations relevant to patient conditions. Documents and/or reviews all pertinent data, including allergies, current medications, and health history.
• Performs various screening tests in preparation for patient's physical examination.
• Administers medications, gives injections, monitors intravenous fluids and performs treatments which are within the practical nurse scope of practice. Observes and documents patient reactions to medications and treatments, and initiates emergency treatment as indicated.
• Assesses visual acuity, oxygen saturation, and blood glucose levels.
• Assists in examinations of patients, diagnostic procedures, and minor surgeries.
• Provides patient education regarding diagnosis, medication, and treatment under direct or indirect supervision of the physician, or as directed by clinic protocols.
• Applies dressings, assesses, and documents wound condition, removes sutures, assures proper fit of orthopedic equipment, and provides treatments according to standardized protocols. Responsible for instructing patients on the specific procedures for follow-up care.
• Initiates basic cardiac life support and assists in emergency situations as needed.
• Assures timely reporting of lab work to physician staff and appropriate transfer of medical records as directed by physician or as requested by patients.
• Maintains appropriate inventory of medical equipment and patient education materials in patient examination areas
• Maintains responsibility for screening and directing communication between clinic staff, consulting staff, continuing care providers, students, university faculty and staff, and the public.
• Responsible for evaluating and documenting function of emergency equipment and for maintaining stock medication supplies.
• May exercise functional supervision over students or health aids.

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.®



Percent of Time: 50% - 100%

Schedule: Variable days Mon-Fri. No weekends, no call, and no holidays.

Location: Roy Carver Pavilion (RCP)

Benefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at: https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits



Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with the Iowa Board of Nursing, or eligible for temporary work permit. Responsible to take the required continuing education hours to maintain a valid LPN certification.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification

Desired Experience:

• OR experience preferred
• Urology experience preferred
• Fast paced Urology procedure clinic with operating rooms within the clinic.

Application Process: In order 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.


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Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 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. For questions, contact Rebecca Beggs at rebecca-beggs@uiowa.edu.


Additional Information

• Classification Title: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Appointment Type: Merit
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 11

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Rebecca Beggs
• Contact Email: rebecca-beggs@uiowa.edu

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