University of Iowa·Iowa City, Iowa
The Staff Nurse will assess patients' nursing care needs, evaluate the effectiveness of care provided, and integrate nursing theory and research into clinical practice. Duties include applying nursing theory to patient diagnosis and treatment, coordinating care across settings, and developing patient care plans.
UI Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a 90%25 - 100%25 Staff Nurse to work in the OBGYN Clinic/ REI Clinic at our North Dodge location. **Sign-on incentive: Qualified candidates are eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $10,000**to work at the Women's Health Clinic - North Dodge Street location.
Assess patients' nursing care needs, evaluate effectiveness of care provided, and integrate nursing theory and research into clinical practice. Provide leadership to members of the nursing team in order to maintain patient care standards. Duties to include: 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: 90%25 -100%25 (36-40 hours per week) Salary: $61,183 minimum at 100%25 effort to commensurate. Salary will be based on years of experience and percent effort Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., supporting both the REI and OBGYN Clinics. This position includes limited weekend and holiday coverage, consisting of approximately one weekend per month and one holiday per year. On-call coverage is typically no more than four hours per day and may be canceled if clinic support is not needed.
Education 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 Required Qualifications 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.
Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire In order to be considered, applicants must upload resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.
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 nicole-olmstead@uiowa.edu 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.
Candidates must possess an Associate’s Degree in Nursing or higher and demonstrate excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with patients and staff. A current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by the date of hire.
Market context
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