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University of Iowa

Staff Nurse - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) - 90% - Day/Night

iowa city, IA

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Job description

All qualified candidates are eligible for a sign on incentive of up to $10,000.

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. ®

Why Work With Us?

Exceptional Benefits - Generous retirement benefits and health insurance plans support well-being and financial security

Vibrant Community - Iowa City has been named one of the best cities to live in America

World-Class Health Care - UI Health Care is ranked among the nation's best hospitals by U.S News & World Report

Hawkeyes Change Lives - High impact, pioneering research is at the core of Iowa's mission

Creative and Collaborative - Excellence in writing and communication is embedded in our work across the institution

Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) (4 JCW)

The CVICU Is a 24-bed Medical And Surgical Cardiac Unit Caring For Adults With Conditions Ranging From Myocardial Infarctions Needing Coronary Interventions To Patients Who Have Undergone Cardiac Surgery Such As CABG Or VAD Placement. Many Patients In CVICU Have Multi-system Failure Needing Advanced Hemodynamic Care. Our Certifications Include

Joint Commission Advanced Disease Specific Certification for Ventricular Assist Device

Joint Commission Disease Specific Certification for Aortic Aneurysm

Joint Commission Disease Specific Certification for Valve Repair and Replacement

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

Percent of Time: 90%

Schedule: Day/Night rotating shifts, will include 2 weekends in a 4-week schedule and rotating holidays

Location: University Campus, Iowa City, Iowa

Salary: $61,782 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

Evening, Night, and Weekend shift differentials offered

Premium pay for additional shifts greater than 4 hours

Inpatient differentials up to $10,000 per year; based on percent time

Benefits Highlights

Low monthly premiums for health care coverage

Relocation assistance available to qualified applicants

Generous vacation time and sick leave

University contribution to retirement fund

Variety of exclusive discounts and offers from local and national businesses

For a full listing of our benefits, please visit:

For more information about Why Iowa?

Education Required

An associate’s degree in nursing, a Diploma in Nursing, a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, Professional Master 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

A minimum of current telemetry or current cardiac step-down experience or 1-year recent RN experience or completion of recent ICU internship is required

General computer skills are required

Certifications

Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire

Current ACLS certification is desired

Desirable Qualifications

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or master's 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 policies and procedures

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 the Kylie Guy 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.

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: Kylie Guy

Contact Email:

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Worksite address

iowa city, IA, 52245, US

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