ED/Psych - Staff Nurse-Emergency Medicine (University Campus) - 90%25 (1900-0730)

University of Iowa • Iowa City, IA

2d • $60,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking experienced nurses to provide patient care for the behavioral health population within the Emergency Department at the University Campus. This is a 57-bed department with specialized areas for pediatric and main ED care, including trauma/resuscitation rooms and a procedural room. The ED is staffed by a multidisciplinary team and has been recognized for its collaboration and teamwork. The role involves applying nursing theory to patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation, developing and implementing care plans, coordinating care across settings, and ensuring a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

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.
• License to practice nursing in the state of Iowa required by date of hire.
• Minimum of six months ED, or critical care (ICU, telemetry inpatient) nursing experience, or completion of senior internship/preceptorship or completion of at least 100 clinical hours in an ED, ICU, intermediate area (Burn Unit, Intermediate Units).
• Completion of senior internship/preceptorship or completion of at least 100 clinic hours on an inpatient unit (med/surg or step-down unit) or inpatient psychiatric unit.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage critically-ill patient population within highly functioning unit/department
• Proven capacity to function with a high degree of autonomy while actively collaborating within a multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with patients/families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members as demonstrated through written and verbal interactions
• Successful history in building/facilitating interpersonal relationships involving patients, families, colleagues, and student-learners
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• General proficiency with computers

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of two years of ED or critical care experience (within the last 6 months)
• Experience in behavioral health
• Experience utilizing electronic medical records
• 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

Benefits

• Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $10,000
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
• Relocation assistance available to qualified applicants.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree