Specialty Nurse - Pulmonology

Specialty Nurse

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Pulmonology Clinic

Monday- Friday, Daytime

FTBN, 40 Hours/Week, Daytime Hours

Under the direction of a health care provider, responsible for the delivery of patient care that promotes the safety and well-being of our patients.

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience  a culture  guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
• Benefits – Our competitive  Total Rewards  program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Development – We believe equipping you with support and  development opportunities  is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
• Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

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• Function as a clinician, educator and resource for patients within their specialty of care and assist physicians with office procedures.
• Demonstrates competence in the skills necessary to carry out assigned duties.
• Triage incoming patients ensuring compliance with established admission/acceptance criteria.
• Direct appointments and referrals as determined by the current criteria.
• Develop, implement and evaluate the standards of practice and care for the patient population.
• Provide appropriate and timely documentation in the patient’s electronic health record using standardized workflows and processes.
• Answer questions and provide teaching to patients and family members.
• Responsible for the development and ongoing coordination of care for patients.
• Act as a consultant both within the institution and to outside agencies or groups.
• Consult with individuals, families, community agencies or colleagues from associated disciplines or with nursing.
• Conduct or facilitate implementation of research studies and translate research findings into nursing practice.
• Preauthorize care/procedures with insurance companies.

• BSN preferred: Willingness to complete Bachelor’s degree.
• Current Iowa/Illinois license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Demonstration of UPH Values and Standards of Behavior
• Five (5) years of nursing experience preferred.
• Specialty certification preferred.
• Mandatory Reporter certification.
• CPR certification