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

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

University of Iowa Health Care is seeking staff nurses for its Nursing Float Pool (Tier 1), also known as the Enterprise Staffing Pool, serving Adult Intermediate Care Services. Nurses circulate among multiple adult intermediate care units at the University Campus in Iowa City. Tier 1 staff nurses receive an additional $5 per hour for all hours worked. The role uses a self-scheduling model and includes just-in-time assignments, such as covering sign-offs and flexing with census. Assignments in an area are anticipated to last 4–12 hours. The position is scheduled for day shifts, with weekend and holiday requirements, and is listed at 90% time, or 36 hours per week. The nurse applies nursing theory to assess, diagnose, treat, and evaluate patient responses to health and illness; coordinates care with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams; implements and documents care plans and interventions; and supports safe care, transfer, and discharge planning. An associate degree, diploma, or specified bachelor’s or master’s nursing qualification is required, as is at least one year of current Adult Intermediate Care experience, strong communication and interpersonal skills, general computer skills including proficiency with multiple databases and Microsoft Excel, and an Iowa nursing license by the date of hire. The position is a regular salaried role located in Iowa City, Iowa. Benefits include paid vacation, sick leave, health, dental, life, and disability insurance options, and employer contributions to retirement plans. Qualified applicants are eligible for a sign-on incentive of up to $12,500. Candidates must self-disclose conviction history and undergo a criminal background check and credential and education verification. The position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

Requirements

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 a master’s degree in Nursing (MSN, MA).
At least 1 year of current Adult Intermediate Care 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, including proficiency in managing multiple databases and Microsoft Excel.
Current license to practice nursing in Iowa by the date of hire.
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Nice To Haves

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing is highly desired.
At least 2 years of current Adult Intermediate Care experience 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 collaboratively across settings, considering socioeconomic conditions and 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.
Take just-in-time assignments, including covering sign-offs and flexing with census.
Float among multiple units within the MCU campus.
Use the self-scheduling model and meet weekend and holiday requirements.