University of Iowa·Iowa City, Iowa
The Staff Nurse will assess patient needs, develop and implement care plans, and integrate nursing theory into clinical practice. They will also coordinate the continuum of care and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.
Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $10,000 A Staff Nurse will assess patients' nursing care needs, evaluate effectiveness of care provided, and integrate nursing theory and research into clinical practice. 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
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.
Licensure/Certification
Requirements: License to practice nursing in the state of Iowa required by date of hire.
Experience
Requirements: Minimum of six months ED, or critical care (ICU, telemetry inpatient) nursing experience, or completion of senior internship/preceptorship or completion of at least 100 clinical hours in an ED, ICU, intermediate area (Burn Unit, Intermediate Units), or pediatric inpatient area. Completion of senior internship/preceptorship or completion of at least 100 clinic hours on an inpatient unit (med/surg or step-down unit) plus a minimum 2 years EMT experience. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage critically-ill patient population within highly functioning unit/department Proven capacity to function with a high degree of autonomy while actively collaborating within a multi-disciplinary team Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with patients/families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members as demonstrated through written and verbal interactions Successful history in building/facilitating interpersonal relationships involving patients, families, colleagues, and student-learners Excellent written and verbal communication skills
General proficiency with computers
Desired
Qualifications: Minimum of two years of ED or critical care experience (within the last 6 months) Experience in pediatric emergency nursing care Experience utilizing electronic medical records Knowledge of University policies and procedures
In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly addresses how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications for this position. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This position may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be asked to provide five (5) professional references. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Please contact polly-terukina@uiowa.edu with any questions. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
Candidates must hold a nursing degree (Associate, Diploma, Baccalaureate, or Master's) and possess a valid Iowa nursing license. A minimum of six months of experience in an emergency department or critical care setting is required.
Market context
In Iowa, nursing roles often stay competitive because healthcare employers need candidates who are already in an accredited RN program and hold required certifications such as BLS for Healthcare Providers and Mandatory Reporter training. This role may appeal to applicants seeking a monthly stipend plus licensure and board fee reimbursement. On this platform, job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time; confirm your enrollment status, certifications, and training before applying.
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