Staff Nurse - Surgical & Trauma Care Unit (3RC) - 60%, Weekend Option Night Shifts

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical & Trauma Care Unit believes it is our responsibility to provide patient-centered care that enables patients and their families to cope with the physiological and psychological aspects of their illness or injury. Exceptional care on our unit combines excellent clinical skills with compassionate care to achieve the highest possible quality of life for our patients. The pulse of our nursing team is teamwork- fostering holistic, patient-centered care within a healthy work environment where staff thrive both personally and professionally. We are committed to providing the resources necessary for staff to excel and achieve their goals.

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.

Responsibilities

Provide patient-centered care for patients with traumatic injuries and surgical conditions.
Manage care for patients with traumatic injuries from events such as motor vehicle accidents and falls.
Care for patients with multi-system traumatic injuries.
Manage acute abdominal emergencies (bowel obstruction, perforation, infection).
Provide complex wound management and surgical drains.
Manage ostomy creation and management.
Treat fistulas.
Perform hernia repair.
Provide post-operative care for urological procedures.
Manage care for patients undergoing urologic oncology and reconstructive surgeries.
Provide complex catheter and urinary diversion management.
Care for patients undergoing reconstructive joint surgery (hip, knee, shoulder).
Manage care for patients undergoing spine surgery.