Staff Nurse - Orthopedics, Trauma, Spine Unit (3RC) - 60%25, Weekend Option Day Shifts

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical & Trauma Care Unit at University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a dedicated Staff Nurse for their Orthopedics, Trauma, and Spine Unit (3RC). This unit provides patient-centered care to individuals with traumatic injuries, acute abdominal emergencies, complex wound management, and post-operative urological and orthopedic procedures. The nursing team emphasizes teamwork, holistic care, and a healthy work environment, offering resources for professional and personal growth. The patient population includes those with traumatic injuries from accidents, multi-system trauma, acute abdominal emergencies, complex wound management, ostomy creation, hernia repair, post-operative urological procedures, urologic oncology, orthopedic reconstructive surgery, and spine surgery.

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, including proficiency in managing multiple databases including Microsoft Excel.
Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire.

Nice To Haves

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing is highly desired.
If Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is not yet obtained, active enrollment in a BSN program is desirable.
A resume is required as part of the application process.

Responsibilities

Provide patient-centered care to patients with traumatic injuries, acute abdominal emergencies, complex wound management, and post-operative urological and orthopedic procedures.
Collaborate with nursing staff and interdisciplinary team members to achieve the highest possible quality of life for patients.
Foster holistic, patient-centered care within a healthy work environment.
Manage complex wound management and surgical drains.
Provide ostomy creation and management.
Treat fistulas.
Perform hernia repairs.
Manage post-operative urological procedures.
Provide care for urologic oncology and reconstructive surgeries.
Manage complex catheter and urinary diversion.
Provide care for reconstructive joint surgery (hip, knee, shoulder).
Provide care for spine surgery patients.