Staff Nurse - Pediatric Specialty Clinic 80%

UIOWA • Iowa City, IA

20d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Nursing, is seeking a Staff Nurse for a pediatric specialty clinic. Under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager, the nurse performs tasks supporting the Nursing team in providing patient care. The role assesses patients’ nursing care needs, evaluates the effectiveness of care, applies nursing theory and research to clinical practice, and provides leadership to members of the nursing team to maintain patient care standards.

This is a regular salaried position at 80% effort, scheduled for 32 hours per week. The schedule is days, Monday through Friday, with hours between 0700 and 1730. There are no holiday, weekend, or call rotations. The position is located at John Pappajohn Pavilion in Iowa City, Iowa. The salary minimum is $61,782 at 100% effort, with compensation varying according to experience and percent of effort. Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000.

The position requires an associate’s degree in nursing, a nursing diploma, a bachelor’s degree in nursing, or one of the listed graduate nursing degrees. Candidates must have at least one year of pediatric specialty nursing experience and a current Iowa nursing license by the date of hire. Applicants must provide a resume; five professional references will be requested later in the process. Successful candidates must disclose conviction history and undergo a criminal background check.

Requirements

• An associate’s degree in nursing, a diploma in nursing, a bachelor’s 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 one year of pediatric specialty nursing experience.
• Current license to practice nursing in Iowa by the date of hire.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with patients and families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members.
• General computer skills.
• Ability to communicate complicated information to children and their parents.
• Proven problem-solving ability.
• Proven ability to integrate into a team.
• Resume required as part of the application process; five professional references will be required at a later recruitment step.
• Successful candidates must disclose conviction history and undergo a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ nursing care needs and preferences, evaluate care effectiveness and patient responses, and integrate nursing theory and research into clinical practice.
• Apply scientific, behavioral, and humanistic principles, departmental standards, practice guidelines, and nursing theory to clinical care.
• Develop, coordinate, implement, and monitor interdisciplinary patient care plans based on patients’ conditions, age, and psychological, educational, and socioeconomic circumstances.
• Implement and document nursing interventions, report patient and family responses, and revise care plans based on evaluation data.
• Coordinate continuity of care across settings and develop, coordinate, and implement transfer and discharge planning.
• Maintain a safe environment by following unit policies, procedures, and protocols, using universal precautions, and implementing emergency care procedures when needed.
• Maintain competency with equipment, medications, and procedures used for the patient population.
• Assume accountability for patient care, including care provided by self and staff members under the nurse’s direction; evaluate the quality of care provided by other staff.
• Participate in the health care team through effective communication and collaboration with patients, families, and multidisciplinary team members.
• Contribute to development of unit, division, department, and hospital policies, procedures, and protocols; staffing solutions; cost-containment strategies; and unit projects and committees.
• Participate in strategic planning and the development and implementation of computer applications.
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and document patient and family teaching plans; revise plans as needed.
• Participate in orientation and ongoing education of nursing personnel, teach health care students, and serve as a clinical teaching assistant for senior nursing students when directed.
• Use research findings in practice and participate in research utilization and quality improvement activities; identify improvement opportunities and apply quality improvement principles to improve outcomes.
• Act as a patient advocate and apply Service Leadership principles to support positive patient and customer relations.
• Maintain confidentiality, practice within the Nurse Practice Act, comply with personnel policies, and follow UI Health Care policies for conduct, appearance, attendance, and punctuality.
• Evaluate and validate performance with the Nurse Manager or designee, set work performance goals, pursue ongoing learning and professional development, and support colleagues.
• Perform other projects or tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Health, dental, life, and disability insurance options.
• Employer contributions to retirement plans.
• Exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, generous leave policies, 24/7 support services, and well-being resources.
• Access to UI Health Care specialists and care teams.
• Advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree