Staff Nurse - Holden Cancer Center Chemo Infusion Suite (100%25)

University of Iowa • Iowa City, IA

5h • $61,782 • Onsite

About The Position

University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a 100% Staff Nurse to work for the Holden Cancer Center - Chemo Infusion Suite. The role involves applying nursing theory to patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation. It includes assessing patient healthcare preferences, coordinating care across settings, developing and implementing patient care plans, and collaborating with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams. The position also involves developing and implementing transfer/discharge plans and adhering to safety protocols, including universal precautions. The Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center is dedicated to world-class research and cancer care, holding an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center status and accreditations from FACT and COC. The department has achieved Magnet status four times, reflecting a commitment to quality care.

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 in the state of Iowa by the time of hire.
• Minimum of 1 year recent (within the last 10 years) experience administering chemotherapy, biotherapy, and/or immunotherapy OR 1 year of high alert medication administration within the past 10 years
• 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.
• Must be able to work well in a team is a valuable skill.

Nice To Haves

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or Masters Degree in Nursing is highly desired.
• If Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is not yet obtained, active enrollment in a BSN program is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Applies nursing theory to the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patient responses to health and illness.
• Assesses patient health care preferences and expectations.
• Collaboratively coordinates the continuum of care across settings.
• Develops patient care plan based on patient condition, age, and psychological, educational, and socioeconomic conditions that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes.
• Implements patient care plan according to patient priorities, which includes interventions identified through nursing diagnoses. Documents/reports interventions and patient/family response.
• Collaborates and integrates contributions of patients and families into multidisciplinary patient care plan.
• Develops, coordinates and implements transfer/discharge planning throughout episode of care.
• Implements nursing interventions according to department, division, and/or unit policies, procedures, and protocols to maintain safe environment for patients, visitors and staff. Follows universal precautions.

Benefits

• Sign-on incentive: Qualified candidates are eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $10,000
• Procedural Differentials: Up to $5,000 per year
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree