The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a
Clinical Practice Leader for the
Surgical & Trauma Care Unit (3RC) within the Medical Surgical Services (MSS) Division. Our Medical-Surgical Services Division is one of the largest in the hospital, with more than 260 of our 811 beds assigned to medical-surgical care settings.
This is a 48-bed adult surgical unit focusing on the care of orthopedics, trauma, and spine patients. Our staff is full of motivated individuals that are passionate about the quality of care they provide.
The Surgical & Trauma Care Unit team believes it is our responsibility to provide patient centered care that will enable our patients and their families to cope with the physiological and psychological aspects of their illness or injury. We believe that exceptional care of our patient embodies excellent clinical skills intertwined with compassionate care to achieve maximum quality of life.
The pulse of our unit is teamwork for the sake of holistic patient-centered care and a healthy work environment. This allows our staff to thrive and grow both personally and professionally by providing all necessary resources for staff to excel and achieve their career goals.
Unit Staff Provides Care for Patients Who Experience:- Trauma Injuries (motor vehicle accidents, fractures, skeletal traction, etc.)
- Reconstructive joint surgery (hip, knee, shoulder)
- Osteosarcoma removal and reconstruction
- Spine surgery
- Hand surgery
- Foot and Ankle surgery
- Amputations
- Sports injuries
- Young adult hip preservation procedures
The Role:As a Clinical Practice Leader, you will:
- Lead with Purpose: Champion clinical care at the microsystem level, fostering improvements in patient outcomes and staff development.
- Inspire Innovation: Drive evidence-based practice through education, quality initiatives, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Be the Expert: Provide mentorship, ensure staff competencies, and guide the implementation of cutting-edge nursing practices.
- Ensure Excellence: Maintain compliance with regulatory standards and proactively support a culture of continuous improvement.
Percent of Time: 100%
Schedule: Monday-Friday, day shift
Location: Main Campus University
P&S Pay Scale: Professional and Scientific Pay Structures | University Human Resources - The University of Iowa
Benefits Highlights:- Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
- Fringe benefits package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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Education or Equivalency Required: - Master's degree in Nursing required. Specialty in Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL/CNS) designation preferred
Required Qualifications:- Current, valid license to practice nursing in Iowa
- 3+ years of clinical nursing experience
- Demonstrates knowledge and experience with staff education and development
- Outcomes based practice and quality improvement
- Leading change processes including implementation of evidence-based practice
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in computer software applications
Desired Qualifications:- Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) - Certification by the Commission on Nurse Certification or certification relevant to clinical specialty
- Demonstrate ability to understand and deliver care at the microsystem level while being part of a larger, complex environment
- Role models professional and clinical practice
- Experience with nursing research
- Strong critical thinking and analytical skills and ability to problem solve
- Member/active participation in professional organization(s)
Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a cover letter and resume/CV (under submission relevant materials) that clearly addresses how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications for this position. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. This position may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be asked to provide five (5) professional references.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Please contact Tiffany Perkins at tiffany-perkins@uiowa.edu with any questions.
