Nursing Jobs in West Liberty, IA
$48,650.40 - $72,474.48 / YEAR
Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on incentive of up to $5,000. Current UI Health Care employees not eligible. The University of Iowa Heath Care Department of Perioperative Services, is seeking 100% Surgical Technologist I or II for the Gynecology Team . Surgical Technologists assist with surgical procedures, provision of therapeutic, preventive, and emergency patient care duties. Prepares, operates, and maintaines routine and complex equipment, instruments, supplies and implants. All duties are done under the direction of a registered professional nurse. Duties To Include Prepares surgical area for patient care and anticipates the needs of the surgical team Serves as primary preceptor for Surgical Technology students, Summer 10 Nursing Interns or new staff Serves on shared governance committee, POD committee or EBP workgroup Applies knowledge related to emergency situations and surgical procedures in the operating room Understands the principles of medical and surgical asepsis; recognizes and communicates breaks in aseptic technique Provides for proper care and handling of equipment, instruments, supplies and implants (E/I/S/I) Understand the various surgical equipment and advanced surgical instrumentation in order to anticipate needs during surgery to improve the overall flow of the surgical procedure Competent in performance of delegated technical functions and clinical activities, in accordance with institutional policy Facilitate patient care with regard to the patient's condition and age High level of collaboration with peers in making decisions related to surgical patient care with responsibility over maintaining the sterile field and reporting incidence to surgeon Participates in collaborative review of pertinent patient information for accuracy of procedure and associated factors influencing preparedness for procedure Assist to revise or update care plans and develop new care plans for new procedures or surgeons Organize and review instrument trays and supply shelves Organize and maintain trial or specialty equipment, supplies, or instrument items Displays critical thinking skills and anticipates the needs of the patient and surgeon Takes preventative action on potential patient problems/complications and reports unusual incidents Provides documentation according to department/division standard in conjunction with the Registered Nurse Performs computer functions within scope of role as defined by the individual unit or units supported Precepts new staff and/or student technologists to scrubbing duties Mentors’ new employees and other surgical team members Practices standard precautions in infection control in accordance with institutional policy Follows changes in patient care protocol based on research findings Participates in and contributes to unit staff meetings and in-service programs Participates in perioperative initiatives or shared governance committees Performs other special projects and tasks as assigned Ensures daily unit documentation/tasks are completed such as case reviews for procedure, implants and supplies. Communicates with surgeons regarding implants, instruments or supplies for future cases Organize/Revise specialty carts, care plans or service line information Organize and provide specialty in-services. Percent of Time: 100% Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts 0645-1715, rotating days off. On-call rotation for nights and weekends. Holiday rotation. Location: University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center - operating rooms. Pay Grade: Surgical Technologist I - Pay Grade 11 and Surgical Technologist II - Pay Grade 13 https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/merit-alph-matrix 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 Minimum Eligibility Requirements For Surgical Technologist I Satisfactory completion of a vocational or military course in surgical technology, or certification as a Surgical Technologist. Minimum Eligibility Requirements For Surgical Technologist II Satisfactory completion of a vocational or military course in surgical technology, or certification as a Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA and NCCT). Two years' experience as a Surgical Technologist Desirable Qualifications Preferred candidates will have direct patient care experience in an operating room. Experience working in a healthcare environment. Ability to scrub surgical procedures. Strong written communication skills Demonstrates customer service and service recovery Application Process: In order to be considered, please complete the online application. The Perioperative Department will be filling 100% position at one of two levels. The Surgical Technologist I classification salary range is dependent upon percentage starting at $48,650.40 to $66,377.52 for the Surgical Technologist II classification range is dependent upon percentage started at $53,181.36 to $72,474.48. You must indicate in your cover letter the level of classification (Surgical Technologist I or Surgical Technologist II) you wish to be considered for or indicate both. See required qualifications for additional information. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. 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. For additional questions, please contact Lisa Ellenson lisa-ellenson@uiowa.edu Additional Information Classification Title: Surgical Technologist Appointment Type: Merit Schedule: Full-time Work Modality Options: On Campus Compensation Pay Level: 13 Starting Salary Minimum: 48,650.40 Starting Salary Maximum: 72,474.48 Contact Information Organization: Healthcare Contact Name: Emily Rod Contact Email: emily-rod@uiowa.edu 
$87,632 - $158,296 / YEAR
The University of Iowa Health Care Walk-In Clinics is seeking a 100% (40 hours a week) Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners (ARNP) to primarily support our Iowa City/Corridor Walk-In Clinics (Urgent Care/Quick Care Clinics) . Our Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners (ARNPs) perform direct patient care, including diagnostic and therapeutic services within our Walk-in Clinics. UI Walk-in Clinics provide care to try to save our patients a trip to the emergency room. We’re open evenings, weekends, and even some holidays. Our clinics are responsible to assess a wide variety of patients from newborn to geriatric and ensures patient care standards are met and provide access to additional care options not normally found at your traditional walk-in clinic, including X-rays, IV fluids, and stitches. This position is part of a dynamic and fast paced environment, rich with opportunities for learning and growth. We utilize a multidisciplinary approach to patient care that encourages teamwork between multiple disciplinary teams to provide the most comprehensive care to our patients. We have multiple clinics throughout the corridor area, as well as two locations in the Quad Cities, allowing our patients to find a location that is convenient to them. This position will mainly support our Iowa City/Corridor sites but could also support other service lines/clinics based on clinical needs/hours, including Quad Cities clinic sites. Basic Function And Responsibility Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners (ARNP) will exercise autonomy in medical decision making and services provided. The ARNP will also assist in educating healthcare students, as they rotate through the respective departments and divisions and will assist in research endeavors as appropriate. This position reports to the Medical Director within the UI Community Clinics and Lead APP within UI Community Clinics. Characteristic Duties And Responsibilities Provide care responsibilities in both our QuickCare and Urgent Care Clinics, will rotate clinical sites. Obtain medical history and perform physical examination. Assess, assist, diagnose and treat medical or surgical problems and record findings. Perform or assist in and interpret the performance of laboratory and related studies. Perform therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, the suturing and care of wounds, removal of foreign bodies, ear and eye irrigation and other clinical procedures. Assist in arranging for continued care such as but not limited to: transfer to the Emergency Treatment Center; follow-up care or establishment of care with a primary care provider; and/or follow-up consultations (including referrals to appropriate specialty and subspecialty physicians as indicated by patients’ problems). Perform and screen results of special medical exams including but not limited to electrocardiogram, radiography, audiometric and vision screening, tonometry, and pulmonary function screening tests. Instruct and counsel patients regarding physical and mental health on matters such as diets, disease, therapy, and normal growth and development. Evaluate, treat and institute procedures essential to providing an appropriate response to urgent medical problems. Maintain awareness of health facilities, agencies and resources in order to facilitate the appropriate referral of patients. Order medications and administer drugs. Direct other medical personnel and health professionals in the execution of patient care. Perform duties appropriate to a physician’s practice. Participate in educating health care students in various programs. Participate in committees within the division, department, College of Medicine and University of Iowa Health Care. Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public. Perform all other duties as assigned on a permanent or temporary basis Service Excellence/Customer Focus Ability to meet or exceed customer service needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner. Ability to effectively transmit and interpret information through appropriate communication with internal and external customers. WE CARE Values Welcoming - We strive for an environment where everyone has a voice that is heard, that promotes the dignity of our patients, trainees, and employees, and allows all to thrive in their health, work, research, and education. Excellence - We aim to achieve and deliver our personal and collective best in the pursuit of quality and accessible healthcare, education, and research. Collaboration - We encourage collaboration with healthcare systems, providers, and communities across Iowa and the region, as well as within our UI community. We believe teamwork - guided by compassion - is the best way to work. Accountability - We behave ethically, act with fairness and integrity, take responsibility for our own actions, and respond when errors in behavior or judgment occur. Respect - We create an environment where every individual feels safe, valued, and respected, supporting the well-being and success of all members of our community. Empowerment - We commit to fair access to research, health care, and education for our community and opportunities for personal and professional growth for our staff and learners. Benefits Highlights Regular salaried position located in the Corridor area (travel to other clinical locations based on clinical needs/hours). The University of Iowa offers a generous benefits package, including double match retirement plan, paid holiday, vacation, and sick leave. Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at: https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits/fpsm. Percent of Time: 90-100% (36-40 hours per week) Schedule: Variable work hours between 7:00 AM – 9:30 PM Monday through Friday, and Saturday and Sunday 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM, rotating weekend and holiday time, no on-call time, clinical location could change based on the clinic need/hour. Locations: Iowa City/Corridor locations and surrounding clinic locations including Quad Cities area (as needed). Salary: $87,632 - $158,296 ( Salary is based on years of experience ) https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay Position Qualifications Education Required: ARNP: Master's degree is required. A Master's degree in Nursing is preferred. If Master's degree is in a related field, a Baccalaureate degree in nursing is required. Certifications Current license to practice in Iowa is required. Current certification in specialty area and licensure as an ARNP in the state of Iowa is required. FNP Certification. Experience Requirements Demonstrated experience in area of clinical practice Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills Demonstrated ability to effectively manage acutely ill patient population (of all ages) within a highly functioning unit/department. Proved capacity to function with a high degree of autonomy while actively collaborating within a multidisciplinary team. Demonstrated experience fostering a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment. Current valid driver’s license and the ability to meet the University Driving Policy Standards. Desirable Qualifications Minimum 1 year of ARNP experience within acute patient care experience within Emergency Department, Urgent Care and/or Walk-In Clinic area(s). Some knowledge of University policies and procedures. Comfortable with technology and leveraging video, or the desire to learn. 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 Julia Stark at Julia-Stark@uiowa.edu or Erin Belding at Erin-Belding@uiowa.edu. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. The department intends to hire for one position from either Physician Assistant (requisition 26001213) or Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (requisition 26001212), based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please apply to the specific position for which you wish to be considered. Additional Information Classification Title: Advanced Reg Nurse Prac Appointment Type: SEIU Schedule: Full-time Compensation Pay Level: 93 Starting Salary Minimum: 87,632 Starting Salary Maximum: 158,296 Contact Information Organization: Healthcare Contact Name: Julia Stark Contact Email: julia-stark@uiowa.edu $57,587 - $105,636 / YEAR
This requisition represents multiple Staff Nurse openings within the department. By applying to this requisition, you will have the opportunity to be considered for all available Staff Nurse openings within this department. You will have the opportunity to indicate your preferences of location(s) and shift(s) during the application process. The University of Iowa Community Clinics (UICC) is seeking a patient centered 100% Float Staff Nurse to work within our growing clinic locations. Our teams specialize in the care of everyone in the family, in every generation, from birth, for life. This position offers 8-to-10-hour shifts with paid drive time! This position will support a wide variety of patient specialties including but not limited to: Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Walk-ins, and/or Specialty/Outreach Clinics. Our Family Medicine staff can see everyone in the family, in every generation, from birth, for life. And when anyone in the family needs specialty care, our family medicine provider connects our patients with the UI Health Care specialist needed. If a patient needs specialty care, our family medicine provider connects them with the UI Health Care specialist for their needs. UI Health Care specialists will consult the same medical record used by our family medicine provider so our patients specialty care is streamlined. This position will support the clinic in providing phone triage support, helping with prior authorizations, as well as assist with nurse visits. Our Pediatric Clinics specialize in the care of infants, children, and adolescents and provide a range of services from well-child care, to basic childhood immunizations and illnesses, to managing complex medical conditions and chronic disorders. University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital team works hand-in-hand with all pediatric specialists at UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital and uses one electronic medical record for each patient which ensures constant and timely communication between the patient and the entire medical team. Our Medical Assistants develop relationships and get to know our patients and monitor patient care history and deliver personalized, compassionate care every time to each patient. Our Staff Nurses develop relationships and get to know our patients and monitor each family member’s health care history and deliver personalized, compassionate care every time to each patient. This position comes with the University of Iowa's full, comprehensive benefit package including generous employer contributions into retirement plans, paid vacation and sick leave, and much more! This position also includes FREE on-site parking! #UICC #RN #staffnurse #bestbenefits #clinicposition 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. Driver's License and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards 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.® WECARE Core Values Welcoming - We strive for an environment where everyone has a voice that is heard, that promotes the dignity of our patients, trainees, and employees, and allows all to thrive in their health, work, research, and education. Excellence - We aim to achieve and deliver our personal and collective best in the pursuit of quality and accessible healthcare, education, and research. Collaboration - We encourage collaboration with healthcare systems, providers, and communities across Iowa and the region, as well as within our UI community. We believe teamwork - guided by compassion - is the best way to work. Accountability - We behave ethically, act with fairness and integrity, take responsibility for our own actions, and respond when errors in behavior or judgment occur. Respect - We create an environment where every individual feels safe, valued, and respected, supporting the well-being and success of all members of our community. Empowerment - We commit to fair access to research, health care, and education for our community and opportunities for personal and professional growth for our staff and learners. Percent of Time: 100% (40 hours per week) Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8-to-10-hour shifts with hours ranging between 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM. No weekends required. No holidays or on-call shifts required. Location: Iowa City, IA (and surround clinics/locations based on clinic needs) Availability to provide support to outreach clinics within a 2-hour radius required. Fleet Car provided. Paid drive time. Pay Grade: 52 - https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/plans Salary: $57,587 - $105,636 at 100% time (based on years of experience) 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 Current license to practice in the state of Iowa by the time of hire 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 course completion card in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association Driver's License and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards Demonstrated excellent written/verbal communication. Highly Desirable Qualifications 1-3 years of general nursing experience 1-2 years of pediatric or family medicine nursing experience Demonstrated experience fostering a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment. Previous experience successfully working autonomously. The ability to adapt quickly to different clinical environments and patient populations is crucial; Float nurses must be comfortable working in various departments and clinics such as primary care and specialty services. Desirable Qualifications If Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is not yet obtained, active enrollment in a BSN program is desirable. Familiarity with UI Health Care and ambulatory clinic workflows Previous experience with triage phone calls in outlook Previous experience with Epic messages/phone calls/results/fax inbox Previous experience with prior authorizations Assist with nurse visits during downtime Minimum 6 months ambulatory experience Application process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload resume and cover letter (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. This posting is for multiple openings and will be posted for 90 calendar days. At the end of the 90-day posting period, candidates may reapply to be considered for additional openings. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. This position is not eligible for university sponsorship for employment authorization. For questions, contact chloe-vincent@uiowa.edu. Additional Information Classification Title: Staff Nurse Appointment Type: SEIU Schedule: Full-time Work Modality Options: On Campus Compensation Pay Level: 52 Contact Information Organization: Healthcare Contact Name: Chloe Vincent Contact Email: Chloe-Vincent@uiowa.edu