What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Practice Leader - Perioperative Nursing position at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics?
Description
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. ®
University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a 100% Nursing Practice Leader to assist with various nursing initiatives and processes within Perioperative Nursing.
Position Specific Summary :
The Nursing Practice Leader for the Perioperative Nursing Division provides leadership in clinical care coordination / specialized nursing care, clinical education of nursing staff and health professionals, or use clinical nursing expertise in improving nursing and health care through the management of staff education and development.
Classification
Key Areas of Responsibilities
Specific Job Duties and Tasks
Provide Leadership and Direct Care for Specialized Patient Population
- Lead changes in nursing care based on systematic evaluation and evidence-based research.
- Assure the competency of staff in perioperative nursing care.
- Ma y provide specialized patient care.
- Maintain and update equipment and supplies used in providing specialty care or services. Nursing research experience.
Specialized Services for Nursing Care
Provide Education
Compliance with Internal Policies and External Regulations for Safe and Effective Care Delivery and Health Profession Education
Human Resources Management
Universal and Technical Competencies
Qualifications for Classification Title
Universal Competencies
Definition
Proficiency Level
Typical Behaviors
Collaboration and Embracing Diversity
Ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and civil manner while appreciating the unique contribution of individuals from varied cultures, race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
Extensive
Positive Impact / Achieving Results
Ability to utilize existing resources and learning to achieve or exceed desired outcomes of current and future organizational goals / needs. Able to demonstrate ethical behavior in diverse situations while producing results.
Extensive
Service Excellence / Customer Focus
Ability to meet or exceed customer service needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner. Ability to effectively transmit and interpret information through appropriate communication with internal and external customers.
Extensive
Technical Competencies
Definition
Proficiency Level
Typical Behaviors
Care Coordination
Knowledge of the medical, social, economic, and other services provided by other departments or facilities, and the ability to integrate these multidisciplinary treatments for optimal patient care.
Extensive
Clinical Competency Training and Development
Knowledge of training and development processes, tools and techniques to develop clinical skills of students, residents and staff
Extensive
Clinical Performance Improvement
Knowledge of the factors contributing to quality patient care, treatment, and education; the ability to influence these factors in a positive way.
Extensive
Clinical Policies and Standards
Knowledge of and ability to use industry standards, policies, and procedures relevant to function and organization.
Extensive
Percent of Time : 10 0% - 40 hours per week
Schedule : Primarily Monday-Friday between the hours of 07-1700. May require some flex of hours due to unit education requirements. Weekend or holiday only if staffing required. Administrative call 2-3 times per week for 7 days each occurrence.
Location : University Campus
P&S Pay Plan : 5B https : / / hr.uiowa.edu / pay / pay-plans / professional-and-scientific-pay-structure-b
Benefits Highlights :
Qualifications
Required Qualifications :
If Master's / Doctorate Degree is in related field other than nursing specialty, a Baccalaureate of Science or Arts Degree in Nursing is required
Desired Qualifications :
Application Process : In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume or CV (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 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. For questions, please contact Rebecca Beggs at rebecca-beggs@uiowa.edu