Staff Nurse - L11 Pediatric Cancer Center Infusion

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

119d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Nursing is seeking a Staff Nurse to assist the Nursing team in providing patient care under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager. This role coordinates pediatric hematology care, supports patients and families through education and follow-up, and serves as a clinical resource for staff caring for pediatric hematology patients in inpatient and outpatient settings. The position is based at Stead Family Children’s Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa, and is scheduled for 24 hours per week on day shifts Monday, Tuesday, and Friday. There are no weekend, holiday, or call rotations. The position is listed at 60% effort. Salary starts at $61,183 at 100% effort, is commensurate with experience and percent of effort, and does not include differentials. Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000.

Requirements

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).
Two years of pediatric or adult hematology oncology experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills with patients and families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members, demonstrated through written and verbal interactions.
General computer skills.
Current license to practice nursing in Iowa by the date of hire.

Nice To Haves

Previous ambulatory nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate pediatric hematology patient care, including outpatient visits, laboratory work, necessary tests, and possible admissions.
Follow up on test results with patients and physicians.
Provide patient education about hematologic conditions and treatments.
Participate in ongoing patient management to facilitate timely discharge in collaboration with unit discharge coordinators.
Assist with pediatric hematology consults for patients treated under other specialties by providing patient education and serving as a resource for staff.
Act as a clinical resource or consultant for inpatient and outpatient staff caring for pediatric hematology patients.
Use, adhere to, and support departmental standards and practice guidelines.
Apply nursing theory to assess, diagnose, treat, and evaluate patient responses to health and illness.
Implement nursing interventions according to department, division, and/or unit policies, procedures, and protocols to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff; follow universal precautions.
Participate in developing unit, division, department, and hospital policies, procedures, and protocols.
Evaluate and document the effectiveness of patient and family teaching, and revise the plan of care.
Participate in orientation of new nursing staff and ongoing education of nursing personnel as directed by the Nurse Manager or designee.
Apply Service Leadership principles to support positive patient and customer relations.
Participate in professional development activities.
Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Follow UI Health Care personal conduct policies, including established leadership, responsiveness to supervisor instruction and coaching, and standards for appearance, attendance, and punctuality.