Head Nurse - Oncology jobs in Iowa
Head Nurse - Oncology directs nursing service activities for assigned oncology patients. Delegates responsibilities to oncology staff nurses; supervises preparation and maintenance of oncology patient clinical records, and writes reports on oncology staff performance and services rendered. Being a Head Nurse - Oncology maintains pre-set inventory standards for solutions, supplies, medicines and equipment, and keeps track of narcotics. Requires a bachelor's degree in nursing. Additionally, Head Nurse - Oncology requires Registered Nurse (RN). Typically reports to a director. The Head Nurse - Oncology manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Head Nurse - Oncology typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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- Oncology - 100% - Jobs@UIOWA Careers
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Iowa, IA
FULL_TIME
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The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Care Coordination Division is seeking a Nurse Clinician to function as a clinical nurse expert within the Medical Surgical Services - Oncology unit and care coordinator for the assigned patient population facilitating seamless transitions across the continuum of care. The nurse functions as an administrative and clinical liaison for individuals to optimize quality health care delivery using clinical assessment/screening tools, education reinforcement, follow-up on the plan of care recommendations and guiding the utilization of cost-effective resources. This position will manage a specified population and work closely with other care coordinators during transitions of care as well as other interdisciplinary team members across the Continuum of Care.
Duties to Include:
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Collaborate with nursing staff and other health care professionals in the development and review of standards and in planning, implementing and evaluating patient care for a specific patient population. Communicate with physicians and members of the health care team directing patient care.
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Provide direct nursing care, facilitate continuity of care and follow universal precautions. Coordinate and facilitate patient care between multiple disciplines including home health agencies, referring physicians and other community support services. Coordinate patient care to better utilize supportive services through patient visit and possible admission, pre-schedules testing, follows up with test results to both patient and physician, obtains medical history, coordinates follow up visit appointment, provides medication, rehabilitation teaching, etc.
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Serve as a clinical resource or consultant for specific patient population. Participate in development and implementation of managed care programs for a specific patient population.
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Provide leadership for direct patient care programs in area of specialization collaborating with unit-based nurse management team(s). Participate in the ongoing implementation of current regulatory standards in order to meet state and national agency accreditation.
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Design and implement patient/family health education activities for the patient population. Serve as an educational and clinical resource to patient/family/staff. Support the implementation and evaluation of staff education and orientation programs. Facilitate the educational experience for health care students and monitor the care delivered.
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Incorporate the role of patient care provider, advocate (patient, family, and health care professional), consultant, educator, researcher and quality manager.
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Use relevant nursing research to improve clinical practice and investigate nursing care problems.
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics—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.®
Our primary and specialty care is provided by experts from all medical specialties, attracting patients from around the world. We offer our care in convenient, comfortable settings, using the most advanced approaches and with the best outcomes as our goal.
Percent of Time: 100%
Schedule: Monday – Friday, shifts primarily between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm. Some weekends to cover vacation for weekend option staff. One holiday per year.
Pay Grade: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan
Benefits Highlights:
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Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
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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
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A Baccalaureate degree in Nursing
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Reasonable (1-3 years) nursing experience
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Current license to practice nursing in Iowa
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Demonstrated expertise in specific clinical area of practice
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Two years recent medical/surgical inpatient experience, including care coordination
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Proficiency in computer applications including Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
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Demonstrated excellent organizational skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
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Demonstrated expertise with patient/family discharge planning process
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Experience working with an interdisciplinary team
Desirable Qualifications
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Previous case management experience is desired
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Certification in case management is desired
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Previous experience with EPIC is desired
Position and Application details:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
• Resume
• Cover LetterJob openings are posted for a minimum of 14 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.
For additional questions, please contact seton-vinsand@uiowa.eduAdditional InformationCompensationContact Information -
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FULL_TIME
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FULL_TIME
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Iowa, IA
FULL_TIME
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Iowa, IA
FULL_TIME
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FULL_TIME
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