About this opportunity
University of Iowa lists this Staff Nurse – 50% -100% - DeGowin Blood Center Patient Procedure Unit opportunity in iowa city, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Qualified candidates are eligible for a sign-on incentive up to $12,500 based on years of experience.
The Department of Pathology is seeking a Staff Nurse to provide specialized care to patients in a highly regulated environment. The role involves numerous steps and techniques that require professional judgment. The nurse will operate cell separators and other equipment while caring for patients undergoing apheresis procedures, providing care to patients with varying levels of acuity and age, ranging from outpatients to highly acute inpatients. The nurse will supervise designated laboratory staff as directed.
Percent of time: 50% - 100%.
Schedule: 50% - 100% time, Monday – Friday, with choice of 8‑hour shifts ) or 10‑hour shifts ), and rotating on‑call coverage for evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Responsibilities
Perform therapeutic phlebotomy for patients.
Perform therapeutic apheresis procedures and assist in the development of the patient care plan.
Review and/or participate in quality control and preventive maintenance of equipment.
Draw laboratory samples as required.
Perform record‑keeping and data collection using manual and computer methods.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
An Associate’s Degree in Nursing, a Diploma in Nursing, a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, Professional Masters of Nursing and Healthcare Practice (MNHP), MSN/Clinical Nurse Leader or a Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN, MA) is required.
Current license to practice professional nursing in Iowa.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills with patients/families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members.
General computer skills.
Proven capacity to function autonomously while actively collaborating within a multi‑disciplinary team.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi‑task.
Desirable Qualifications
1-3 years acute care nursing experience.
Previous experience using electronic medical records.
Knowledge of university policies and procedures.
Experience working in a blood donor or apheresis center.
Experience using highly specialized medical equipment.
Application Requirements
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File”:
Resume
Cover Letter
Successful candidates will be required to self‑disclose any criminal conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references may be requested later.
Contact Information
Contact Name: Brenda Carey
Contact Email:
Compensation
Pay Level: 6
Starting Salary Minimum: $61,183 at 100% effort
Starting Salary Maximum: Commensurate
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Worksite address
iowa city, IA, 52245, US
Who can apply
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