Staff Nurse - Emergency Medicine - 90%25 (1500-0300) - Downtown Campus

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

18d•$54,000•Onsite

About The Position

University of Iowa Health Care is hiring a Staff Nurse for Emergency Medicine at its downtown campus, a 194-bed community-based hospital connected to the broader health system. The nurse assesses patients’ care needs, evaluates the effectiveness of care, applies nursing theory and research in clinical practice, and provides leadership to the nursing team to maintain patient care standards. The role includes developing and coordinating patient care plans, implementing and evaluating nursing interventions, supporting patient and family education, contributing to quality improvement and research utilization, and participating in staff orientation and education. This is a regular salaried position at 90% effort, scheduled for 1500–0300 on weekdays, with some weekends and holidays required. It is located at the Downtown Campus in Iowa City. The stated salary is $54,000 at 90% effort to commensurate, excluding shift differential. Evening, night, and weekend shift differentials apply, with premium pay for additional shifts greater than four hours. Qualified candidates are eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000.

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 six months of emergency department or critical care (inpatient ICU or telemetry) nursing experience; or at least 12 months of RN inpatient hospital nursing experience and/or completion within the last year of a senior internship in a level 1, 2, or 3 emergency department or ICU.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage critically ill patients in a highly functioning unit or department.
Ability to function with a high degree of autonomy while actively collaborating within a multidisciplinary team.
Excellent interpersonal skills with patients, families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members, demonstrated through written and verbal interactions.
Successful history of building and facilitating interpersonal relationships with patients, families, colleagues, and student learners.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
General computer proficiency.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of emergency department or critical care experience within the last six months.
Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or Master’s Degree in Nursing.
Active enrollment in a BSN program if a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing has not yet been obtained.
Experience using electronic medical records.
Knowledge of University policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ nursing care needs and evaluate the effectiveness of care provided.
Apply scientific, behavioral, humanistic, and nursing-theory principles in clinical practice, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patient responses.
Follow departmental standards, practice guidelines, policies, procedures, and protocols, including universal precautions and emergency-care procedures.
Assess patient preferences and expectations and develop individualized care plans based on patient condition, age, and psychological, educational, and socioeconomic circumstances.
Implement, document, and report nursing interventions and patient or family responses; evaluate outcomes and revise care plans as needed.
Coordinate continuity of care across settings, including transfer and discharge planning.
Collaborate with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams in planning and delivering care.
Maintain competency with equipment, medications, and procedures relevant to the unit’s patient population.
Assume accountability for patient care and for care provided by staff under the nurse’s direction; evaluate the quality of care provided by other staff members.
Participate in unit, division, department, and hospital policy development; contribute to staffing solutions and cost-containment strategies; and participate in committees, projects, and strategic planning.
Participate in development and implementation of computer applications.
Develop and implement patient and family teaching plans, evaluate and document their effectiveness, and revise plans as needed.
Participate in orientation and ongoing education of nursing staff, teaching of health care students, and clinical teaching for senior nursing students as directed.
Participate in research utilization and integrate research findings into practice.
Apply quality-improvement principles, participate in quality-improvement activities, and identify opportunities for improvement.
Advocate for patients, maintain confidentiality, and practice within the legal boundaries of the Nurse Practice Act.
Evaluate and validate performance with the Nurse Manager or designee, set work-performance goals, and participate in ongoing learning and professional development.
Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills, remain constructive during conflict, and support colleagues.
Follow UI Health Care policies on conduct, leadership, responsiveness to coaching, appearance, attendance, and punctuality.
Perform other projects or tasks as assigned.