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Staff Nurse - Stead Family Children's Hospital L10 - 60%-90%

The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, United States, 52245

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Staff Nurse - Stead Family Children’s Hospital L10 - 60%-90% Qualified candidates are eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $10,000

The University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Nursing is seeking a Staff Nurse to perform specific tasks to assist members of the Nursing team in providing patient care under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager

Characteristic Duties

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 60-90%

Schedule 24-36 hours per week, day/night rotating shifts, or straight nights

Location Stead Family Children’s Hospital (SFCH)

Rotations Every third weekend, holiday rotation

Salary $60,000 minimum at 100% effort to commensurate. This does not include differentials. Salary will vary based on years of experience and percent of effort.

Benefits Highlights

Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa

Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans

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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.

Minimum 1 year of Med-Surg experience in a staff nurse role or minimum of pediatric/neonatal internship or clinical rotation in college (within the last 18 months).

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

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.

Recent acute-care pediatric experience in a staff nurse role.

References Five professional references will be requested and required at a later step in the recruitment process.

Additional Information

Classification Title: Staff Nurse

Schedule: Part-time

Contact Information Contact: Nursing Recruitment at 319‑356‑2285.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.

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, disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.

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