Staff Nurse - Nursing Float Pool - Adult Intermediate Care Tier 1, Night Shifts

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

University of Iowa Health Care is hiring Staff Nurses for its Nursing Float Pool (Tier 1), also known as the Enterprise Staffing Pool, supporting Adult Intermediate Care Services. Nurses circulate among many units at the University Campus in Iowa City. This is a regular salaried position scheduled for 36 hours per week on night shifts, with holiday and weekend requirements. The role uses a self-scheduling model and includes just-in-time assignments, such as covering sign-offs and census flexing. Assignments are anticipated to last 4–12 hours in an area. Tier 1 Staff Nurses receive an additional $5 per hour for all hours worked. Eligible applicants may receive a sign-on incentive of up to $12,500. The nurse applies nursing theory to assess, diagnose, treat, and evaluate patient responses to health and illness; develops and implements patient care plans; coordinates care and discharge planning; and collaborates with patients, families, and multidisciplinary team members. The role also involves documenting care and responses, following applicable policies and protocols, and maintaining a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Applicants must have an eligible nursing degree and at least one year of current Adult Intermediate Care experience. An active Iowa nursing license is required by the date of hire. Candidates must submit a resume and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential and education verification. The position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

Requirements

An 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 Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN, MA).
At least 1 year of current experience with Adult Intermediate Care.
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, including proficiency in managing multiple databases and Microsoft Excel.
Current license to practice nursing in Iowa by the date of hire.
Resume required with submission.
Successful candidates must self-disclose conviction history and undergo a criminal background check and credential and education verification.

Nice To Haves

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing is highly desired.
At least 2 years of current experience with Adult Intermediate Care is desired.
If a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing has not yet been obtained, active enrollment in a BSN program is desirable.

Responsibilities

Apply nursing theory to assess, diagnose, treat, and evaluate patient responses to health and illness.
Assess patients’ health care preferences and expectations.
Coordinate the continuum of care across settings and socioeconomic conditions, prescribing interventions to attain expected outcomes.
Implement patient care plans according to patient priorities, including interventions identified through nursing diagnoses.
Document and report interventions and patient and family responses.
Collaborate with patients and families and integrate their contributions into multidisciplinary patient care plans.
Develop, coordinate, and implement transfer and discharge planning throughout the episode of care.
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.
Cover just-in-time assignments, including sign-offs and census flexing.
Float among many units within the University Campus Adult Intermediate Care Services.
Work holiday and weekend shifts as required.