Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - UI Health Care Sleep Clinic 80-100%

The Heartland Drive Sleep Clinic is seeking a 80-100% Licensed Practical Nurse. An LPN functions within the scope of the practical nursing license to assist physician staff with patient care.  This role performs technical assessment, administers medications and treatments, and assists with clinic program in an ambulatory setting.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs physical assessment, which may include vital signs, weight, height, and current history and makes observations relevant to patient conditions.  Documents 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 protocol.

• Applies dressings, assesses and documents wound condition, removes sutures, assures proper fit of orthopedic equipment, and provides treatments according to standardized protocols. Responsible for teaching patients 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.®

WE CARE Core Values: 

• Welcoming - We strive for an environment where everyone has a voice that is heard, that promotes the dignity of our patients, trainees, and employees, and allows all to thrive in their health, work, research, and education.
• Excellence - We aim to achieve and deliver our personal and collective best in the pursuit of quality and accessible healthcare, education, and research.
• Collaboration - We encourage collaboration with healthcare systems, providers, and communities across Iowa and the region, as well as within our UI community. We believe teamwork - guided by compassion - is the best way to work.
• Accountability - We behave ethically, act with fairness and integrity, take responsibility for our own actions, and respond when errors in behavior or judgment occur.
• Respect - We create an environment where every individual feels safe, valued, and respected, supporting the well-being and success of all members of our community.
• Empowerment - We commit to fair access to research, health care, and education for our community and opportunities for personal and professional growth for our staff and learners.

Benefits Highlights:
•    Regular salaried position located in Coralville and/or Iowa City (and surrounding clinic locations)
•    Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.

This position comes with the University of Iowa's full, comprehensive benefit package including generous employer contributions into retirement plans, paid vacation and sick leave, and much more! This position also includes FREE on-site parking! 

Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at: https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits

Percent of Time: 80-100%

Schedule: 32-40 hours/week accomplished Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm with a 1 hour lunch. No evenings or weekends.

Location: Coralville, IA The Heartland Drive Sleep Clinic is seeking a 80-100% Medical Assistant II. Under direct supervision of physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or registered nurse, performs technical, patient care and related clerical functions in an ambulatory setting. Duties may involve the use of electronic word/data processing equipment and/or conventional office equipment. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for facilitating the smooth flow of patients through the clinic through interaction with patients, families and staff.
• Assist in clinic with physical examination of patient and related treatments, including but not limited to: patient history, medication records, allergies and immunizations.
• Manages internal and external medical records to ensure that accurate and complete data is available for patient appointments.
• Administers routine oral, rectal or injectable medications not requiring a high level of skill or nursing judgment.  (These are medications that can only be administered by certified medical assistants or medical assistants who have completed a formal accredited training program.)
• Performs routine laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood work, does electrocardiograms and x-ray work as needed.
• Identifies vaccination needs for specific patient populations.
• Performs related clerical tasks including answering phones, scheduling appointments and providing information other departments.
• Assists in obtaining insurance prior authorizations.

 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.®

WE CARE Core Values: 

• Welcoming - We strive for an environment where everyone has a voice that is heard, that promotes the dignity of our patients, trainees, and employees, and allows all to thrive in their health, work, research, and education.
• Excellence - We aim to achieve and deliver our personal and collective best in the pursuit of quality and accessible healthcare, education, and research.
• Collaboration - We encourage collaboration with healthcare systems, providers, and communities across Iowa and the region, as well as within our UI community. We believe teamwork - guided by compassion - is the best way to work.
• Accountability - We behave ethically, act with fairness and integrity, take responsibility for our own actions, and respond when errors in behavior or judgment occur.
• Respect - We create an environment where every individual feels safe, valued, and respected, supporting the well-being and success of all members of our community.
• Empowerment - We commit to fair access to research, health care, and education for our community and opportunities for personal and professional growth for our staff and learners.

Benefits Highlights:
•    Regular salaried position located in Coralville and/or Iowa City (and surrounding clinic locations)
•    Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.

This position comes with the University of Iowa's full, comprehensive benefit package including generous employer contributions into retirement plans, paid vacation and sick leave, and much more! This position also includes FREE on-site parking! 

Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at: https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits

Percent of Time: 80-100%

Schedule: 32-40 hours/week will be accomplished from Monday – Friday 0800 - 1700, with a one-hour lunch. No evenings or weekends

Location: Coralville, IA (and surrounding clinics based on clinical need/hours)

Pay Grade: 11

Required Qualifications:

• 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 provider.

   

   

Special Qualification/License:

• Driver's License and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards. 

• Demonstrated excellent written/verbal communication.

   

Desirable Qualifications:

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Previous work experience utilizing customer service skills
• Minimum of one year of Licensed Practical Nurse experience preferred
• Experience with durable medical equipment
   

In order to be considered, applicants must upload 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 10 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 Shaye-Short@uiowa.edu.

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.