Staff Nurse - Stead Family Children's Hospital L9 (Pediatric Medical Surgical) - 90%

apartment University of Iowa Healthcare location_onIowa City, IA, US

Sign-on incentive: 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.

Position Summary

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.

Position Responsibilities

Incorporates scientific, behavioral and humanistic principles for application to clinical practice
Utilizes, adheres and supports departmental standards and practice guidelines
Applies nursing theory to the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patient responses to health and illness
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
Implements emergency care procedures in potential or actual emergencies according to departmental policies, procedures and protocols
Assumes accountability for the provision of care for patients
Assumes responsibility for care provided by self and other staff members under the nurse's direction
Evaluates the quality of nursing care provided by other staff members.
Participates as a member of the health care team utilizing effective communication skills
Participates in the development of unit, division, department and hospital policies, procedures and protocols
Participates in projects/committees for enhanced functioning of the unit and supports unit level decision-making
Responsible for the development, implementation and monitoring of an interdisciplinary plan of care
Performs other projects or tasks as assigned
Develops and implements patient/family teaching plan based on identified health education needs and the condition and age of the patient
Participates in the orientation of new nursing staff and the ongoing education of nursing personnel, as directed by the Nurse Manager or designee
Serves as clinical teaching assistant for senior level nursing students as directed by the Nurse Manager or designee
Applies quality improvement principals to improve patient outcomes
Functions as a patient advocate
Incorporates the principles of Service Leadership to ensure positive patient/customer relations
Maintains confidentiality
Practices within legal boundaries of the Nurse Practice Act
Evaluates and validates performance with Nurse Manager or designee and sets goals for work performance
Commits to ongoing learning to maintain and expand own knowledge
Participates in professional development activities
Provides recognition and support for colleagues
Adheres to UI Health Care policies regarding personal conduct, including: follows established leadership, remaining responsive to instruction and coaching from supervisors and meeting the standards of personal appearance, attendance and punctuality.

Percent of Time: 90%

Schedule: 36 hours per week, 12 hour shifts, Day/Night rotating or straight nights, every third weekend, rotating holidays

Location: Stead Family Children’s Hospital (SFCH)

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
For more information about Why Iowa?, click here

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

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

Desirable Qualifications

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or Masters 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

Please attach a resume as part of the application process. 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 Megan Garton at megan-garton@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.

Additional Information

Classification Title: Staff Nurse
Appointment Type: SEIU
Schedule: Part-time

Compensation

Pay Level: 52

Contact Information

Organization: Healthcare
Contact Name: Megan Garton
Contact Email: megan-garton@uiowa.edu

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