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The University of Iowa lists this Staff Nurse - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) - 90% - Day/Night opportunity in northern, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Staff Nurse - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) - 90% - Day/Night
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
V ariety of exclusive discounts and offers from local and national businesses
For a full listing of our benefits, please visit:
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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
Please include a resume withyour submission. 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
Schedule: Part-time
Work Modality Options: On Campus
Compensation
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Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, or . For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at .
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