Staff Nurse - Hemodialysis Inpatient Unit (50%-100%)

UIOWA • Iowa City, IA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a 50%- 100% Staff Nurse to work at the Hemodialysis Inpatient Unit. Duties to include: Providing hemodialysis and Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy to patients with acute kidney disease. Responsible for direct patient care in the renal replacement suite Provide appropriate treatment for assigned patients as developed by the interdisciplinary team. Deliver safe and effective care to adult acute renal patients using critical thinking and collaboration. Accurate documentation in the Electronic Medical Record. University of Iowa Health Care —recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. ® —recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.

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
• Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• If Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is not yet obtained, active enrollment in a BSN program is desirable.
• Previous RN Dialysis and IV cannulation experience is desired.
• Knowledge of university policies and procedures is desired.
• 1 year recent medical/surgical RN experience

Responsibilities

• Providing hemodialysis and Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy to patients with acute kidney disease.
• Responsible for direct patient care in the renal replacement suite
• Provide appropriate treatment for assigned patients as developed by the interdisciplinary team.
• Deliver safe and effective care to adult acute renal patients using critical thinking and collaboration.
• Accurate documentation in the Electronic Medical Record.

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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees