ED/Psych -Staff Nurse-Emergency Medicine (University Campus) - 50%-100%

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking experienced nurses for its Emergency Department (ED) at the University Campus. This 57-bed department includes specialized areas for pediatric care, trauma/resuscitation, and a calming room. The ED is staffed by a multidisciplinary team including Registered Nurses, Patient Care Technicians, Paramedics, Unit Assistants, Social Work, Psychiatry, Emergency Medicine providers, Pharmacy, and a research team. The ED was recognized with an Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Lantern Award in 2025 for its collaborative efforts. This role focuses on providing patient care for the behavioral health population within the Emergency Department.

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), or pediatric inpatient area.
Completion of senior internship/preceptorship or completion of at least 100 clinic hours on an inpatient unit (med/surg or step-down unit) plus a minimum 2 years EMT experience
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 pediatric emergency nursing care
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