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Job description
Overview
All qualified candidates are eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $12,500. The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a Staff Nurse (RN) for the Lower Level Short Stay Unit (LL JCP). The unit is part of UI Health Care's Medical Surgical Services (MSS) Division. Lower Level features 30 private patient rooms and is designed to care for patients admitted to UI Health Care under observation or recovery level of care, with a focus on timely treatment. The patient population includes medical and surgical patients admitted for an estimated 24-48 hour stay. Medical observation diagnoses commonly include chest pain, abdominal pain, back pain, and syncope. Surgical recovery patients may include orthopedics, urology, plastics, cardiology, and others. We rely on teamwork to provide high quality and compassionate care and to educate patients for a safe transition home after a short stay.
A Staff Nurse will assess patients\' nursing care needs, evaluate effectiveness of care provided, and integrate nursing theory and research into clinical practice.
Responsibilities
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.
Percent of Time: 90%, 36 hours per week
Schedule: Evening Shifts with a weekend and holiday rotations as assigned
Location: Iowa City, Iowa
Salary: $61,183 minimum at 100% effort to commensurate. This does not include differentials. Salary will vary based on years of experience and percent of effort. SEIU Pay Plan:
Pay Differentials: Shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Premium pay for additional shifts greater than 4 hours. Inpatient differential of $10,000 per year based on percent time.
Benefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
Benefits
Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
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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 Required
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, including proficiency in managing multiple databases including Microsoft Excel
Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire
Desirable Qualifications
Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing is highly desired
If Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is not yet obtained, active enrollment in a BSN program is desirable
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 Tiffany Perkins 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. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
Other Information
Classification Title: Staff Nurse
Appointment Type: SEIU
Schedule: Part-time
Compensation
Pay Level: 52
Contact Information
Organization: Healthcare
Contact Name: Tiffany Perkins
Contact Email:
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Worksite address
iowa city, IA, 52245, US
Who can apply
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