The University of Iowa

University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown (located at 500 E. Market Street, Iowa City, IA) is a 194-bed hospital that became part of Iowa's only comprehensive academic health system on Jan. 31, 2024.. The UIHC Medical Center Downtown is seeking a Staff Nurse to apply nursing theory to the assessment diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patient responses to health and illness, assess patient health care preferences and expectations, and collaboratively coordinate the continuum of care across settings.. Collaboratively coordinates the continuum of care across settings. 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. Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or Masters Degree in Nursing is highly desired

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All qualified candidates are eligible for a sign on incentive of up to $10,000 University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown (located at 500 E. Market Street, Iowa City, IA) is a 194-bed hospital that became part of Iowa's only comprehensive academic health system on Jan. 31, 2024. University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics-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. The UIHC Medical Center Downtown is seeking a Staff Nurse to apply nursing theory to the assessment diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patient responses to health and illness, assess patient health care preferences and expectations, and collaboratively coordinate the continuum of care across settings. Characteristic Duties of our Staff Nurses include but are not limited to: <ul><li>Applies nursing theory to the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patient responses to health and illness</li><li>Assesses patient health care preferences and expectations</li><li>Collaboratively coordinates the continuum of care across settings</li><li>Develops patient care plan based on patient condition, age, and psychological, educational, and socioeconomic conditions that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes</li><li>Implements patient care plan according to patient priorities, which includes interventions identified through nursing diagnoses. Documents/reports interventions and patient/family response</li><li>Collaborates and integrates contributions of patients and families into multidisciplinary patient care plan</li><li>Develops, coordinates and implements transfer/discharge planning throughout episode of care</li><li>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</li></ul> Percent of Time: 100% Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts per week, rotate to work every 5th weekend with 1-2 holidays per year. Location: Iowa City, Iowa 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.* SEIU Pay Plan: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan Pay Differentials: Shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Premium pay for additional shifts greater than 4 hours. Inpatient differential of $5,000 per year based on percent time Benefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits Relocation Assistant available to qualified applicants. For more information about Why Iowa?, click here Education Required <ul><li>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</li></ul> Experience Required <ul><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required</li><li>Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with patients/families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members as demonstrated through written and verbal interactions</li><li>General computer skills are required</li></ul> Certifications: <ul><li>Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire</li></ul> Desirable Qualifications: <ul><li>Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or Masters Degree in Nursing is highly desired</li><li>If Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is not yet obtained, active enrollment in a BSN program is desirable</li><li>Knowledge of University policies and procedures</li></ul> Please attach a resume as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 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 Bigelow at megan-bigelow@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.

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