Staff Nurse - Emergency Medicine - 60%25 Nights WEO - (1500-0300) - Fri/Sat - Downtown Campus

University of Iowa • Iowa City, IA

5d • $59,315 • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Nurse in Emergency Medicine assesses patients’ nursing care needs, evaluates the effectiveness of care, and integrates nursing theory and research into clinical practice. The nurse provides leadership to members of the nursing team to maintain patient care standards. This position is based at University of Iowa Health Care’s downtown campus in Iowa City and is scheduled for 60% effort on nights, WEO (1500–0330), Friday and Saturday.

The role provides comprehensive emergency nursing care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, evaluation, care planning, patient and family education, emergency response, transfer and discharge planning, and coordination across care settings. The nurse collaborates with patients, families, and multidisciplinary colleagues; supports quality improvement and research utilization; contributes to unit operations and policy development; and participates in the education and orientation of nursing staff and students.

The stated minimum salary is $59,315 at 100% effort, before inpatient differentials; actual salary varies by experience and percent effort. Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 based on years of experience.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing, Diploma in Nursing, 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).
• At least six months of ED or critical care (inpatient ICU or telemetry) nursing experience; alternatively, at least 12 months of RN inpatient hospital nursing experience and/or completion within the last year of a senior internship in a level 1, 2, or 3 ED or ICU.
• Ability to effectively manage a critically ill patient population in a highly functioning unit or department.
• Ability to function with a high degree of autonomy while actively collaborating within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with patients, families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members, demonstrated through written and verbal interactions.
• History of building and facilitating interpersonal relationships with patients, families, colleagues, and student learners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• General proficiency with computers.
• Applicants must upload a resume with the application.
• Successful candidates must self-disclose conviction history and undergo a criminal background check and education verification.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of ED or critical care experience within the last six months.
• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or Master’s Degree in Nursing.
• Active enrollment in a BSN program if a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing has not yet been obtained.
• Experience using electronic medical records.
• Knowledge of University policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ nursing care needs and evaluate the effectiveness of care provided.
• Apply nursing theory and scientific, behavioral, and humanistic principles to clinical practice, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patient responses.
• Follow departmental standards, practice guidelines, policies, procedures, and protocols, including universal precautions and safe-environment practices.
• Assess patient preferences and expectations and develop individualized care plans based on patient condition, age, and psychological, educational, and socioeconomic factors.
• Implement and document the patient care plan, interventions, and patient or family responses.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and multidisciplinary team members in planning and coordinating care across settings.
• Develop, coordinate, and implement transfer and discharge planning throughout the episode of care.
• Implement emergency care procedures according to departmental policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Maintain competency with special equipment, medications, and procedures used for the unit’s patient population.
• Evaluate patient responses to multidisciplinary care and use evaluation data to revise care and implement changes.
• Assume accountability for patient care and responsibility for care provided by staff members under the nurse’s direction; evaluate the quality of care provided by other staff.
• Communicate effectively as a member of the health care team and contribute to staffing solutions, cost containment, and unit functioning.
• Participate in developing unit, division, department, and hospital policies, procedures, and protocols; support unit-level decision-making and strategic planning.
• Participate in projects, committees, and the development and implementation of computer applications.
• Develop and implement patient and family teaching plans, evaluate and document their effectiveness, and revise plans as needed.
• Participate in orientation and ongoing education of nursing personnel, formal and informal teaching with health care students, and clinical teaching for senior nursing students as directed.
• Participate in research utilization, integrate research findings into practice, and take part in quality improvement activities, including identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Advocate for patients, maintain confidentiality, and practice within the legal boundaries of the Nurse Practice Act.
• Comply with personnel and UI Health Care policies, including conduct, appearance, attendance, punctuality, and responsiveness to supervisory instruction and coaching.
• Evaluate and validate performance with the Nurse Manager or designee, set work-performance goals, and pursue ongoing learning and professional development.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills, remain calm and constructive in conflict, and support and recognize colleagues.
• Perform other assigned projects or tasks.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 for qualified candidates, based on years of experience.
• Paid vacation.
• Sick leave.
• Health, dental, life, and disability insurance options.
• Employer contributions to retirement plans.
• Shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts.

What This Job Offers

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