About this opportunity
University of Iowa lists this Staff Nurse - Adult Psychiatry Unit (2JPW) Weekend Option Days opportunity in iowa city, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Sign-on incentive: Candidates are eligible for a sign on incentive of up to $12,500 based on experience
University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a Staff Nurse (RN) to assess patients' nursing care needs, evaluate effectiveness of care provided, and integrate nursing theory and research into clinical practice.
Characteristic Duties of our Staff Nurses include but are not limited to:
Applies nursing theory to the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patient responses to health and illness
Assesses patient health care preferences and expectations
Collaboratively coordinates the continuum of care across settings
Develops patient care plan based on patient condition, age, and psychological, educational, and socioeconomic conditions that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes
Implements patient care plan according to patient priorities, which includes interventions identified through nursing diagnoses Documents/reports interventions and patient/family response
Collaborates and integrates contributions of patients and families into multidisciplinary patient care plan
Develops, coordinates and implements transfer/discharge planning throughout episode of care
Implements nursing interventions according to department, division, and/or unit policies, procedures, and protocols to maintain safe environment for patients, visitors and staff. Follows universal precautions
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.
Percent of Time
60%
Schedule
Weekend Option Days, .
SEIU Pay Plan
Benefits Highlights
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
Relocation Assistant available to qualified applicants.
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Education Required
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.
Experience Requirements
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with patients/families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members as demonstrated through written and verbal interactions
General computer skills are required
Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire
Desirable Qualifications
Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or Masters Degree in Nursing is highly desired
If Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is not yet obtained, active enrollment in a BSN program is desirable
Knowledge of university and hospital policies and procedures is desired
Please attach a resume as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 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 Maggie Fraher at
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
References
Five professional references will be requested and required at a later step in the recruitment process
Additional Information
Classification Title: Staff Nurse
Appointment Type: SEIU
Schedule: Part-time
Work Modality Options: On Campus
Compensation
Pay Level: 52
Contact Information
Organization: Healthcare
Contact Name: Maggie Fraher
Contact Email:
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Worksite address
iowa city, IA, 52245, US
Who can apply
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