Staff Nurse - Digestive Health Center Procedure Suite (50%25-100%25)

University of Iowa • Iowa City, IA

27d • $61,183 • Onsite

About The Position

University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking 50% - 100% Staff Nurses to work for the Digestive Health Procedure Suite. We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Nurses to join our team. The ideal candidate(s) will apply nursing theory to the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patient responses to health and illness. This role involves coordinating the continuum of care across various settings and developing comprehensive patient care plans.

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
• Must be able to wear up to 25 lbs. in lead shielding for ERCP procedures.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Apply nursing theory to assess, diagnose, treat, and evaluate patient responses to health and illness.
• Assess patient health care preferences and expectations.
• Collaboratively coordinate the continuum of care across settings.
• Develop patient care plans based on patient condition, age, and psychological, educational, and socioeconomic conditions, prescribing interventions to attain expected outcomes.
• Implement patient care plans according to patient priorities, including interventions identified through nursing diagnoses. Document and report interventions and patient/family responses.
• Collaborate and integrate contributions of patients and families into multidisciplinary patient care plans.
• Develop, coordinate, and implement transfer/discharge planning throughout the episode of care.
• Implement nursing interventions according to department, division, and/or unit policies, procedures, and protocols to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Follow universal precautions.
• Manage a procedure unit that sees 50 – 60 patients/day with 8 total procedure rooms.
• Provide conscious and deep sedation and assist with monitored anesthesia.
• Assist with specimen collection and processing.
• Track supplies and equipment used in each procedure.
• Provide emergent care as needed within ACLS guidelines.
• Provide patient care in pre and post-procedure areas.

Benefits

• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree