Staff Nurse - Burn Unit - 50%25 - Day/Night - No Weekends

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

University of Iowa Health Care, a highly recognized academic medical center, is seeking a Staff Nurse for its Burn Treatment Center and Intermediate Care Unit (8 JCP). This 17-bed unit is equipped with advanced facilities for burn/wound care, a pediatric playroom, and a rehabilitation gym. The unit serves both adult and pediatric burn patients, as well as adult trauma patients requiring intermediate monitoring. Services include inpatient and outpatient care (Burn Clinic), burn outreach, education, and an annual Burn Camp for survivors. The unit has been designated a Level I Burn Center since 1996 by the American College of Surgeons.

Requirements

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
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

Nice To Haves

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
Previous healthcare experience with the Burn patient population
Knowledge of University policies and procedures

Responsibilities

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