About The Position
University of Iowa Health Care's Department of Nursing is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapies Unit (3JCP), part of the Medical Surgical Services division. This state-of-the-art 24-bed unit is part of the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center and houses Iowa's only blood and marrow transplant unit. It provides specialized, comprehensive care to adults with leukemia and patients undergoing transplants for multiple myeloma, leukemia, lymphoma, and other hematologic disorders. The interdisciplinary team combines oncology expertise, clinical skill, and compassionate care to support patients' physiological and psychological needs and provide patient- and family-centered care. The Staff Nurse assesses patients' nursing care needs, evaluates the effectiveness of care, and integrates nursing theory and research into clinical practice. The unit offers an environment with opportunities for both new graduate and experienced nurses to develop. Its transplant program has been accredited by the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy since 2001, and the unit received the Silver Beacon Award for Excellence in 2016 from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. This is a regular salaried position at 60% time, or 24 hours per week, on a Weekend Option schedule with day shifts at UI Health Care's Main Campus, John Colloton Pavilion (3JCP), in Iowa City, Iowa. Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $12,500. The position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. Successful candidates must disclose conviction history and undergo criminal background and credential/education verification; up to five professional references will be requested during recruitment.
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 a master's degree in nursing (MSN, MA) is required.
- 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 such as Microsoft Excel.
- Current license to practice nursing in Iowa by the date of hire.
Nice To Haves
- A Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing is highly desired.
- If a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing has not yet been obtained, active enrollment in a BSN program is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients' nursing care needs.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of care provided.
- Integrate nursing theory and research into clinical practice.
- Provide specialized care to adult patients with leukemia and patients undergoing transplants for hematologic disorders.
- Provide care that supports patients in coping with the physiological and psychological components of illness.
- Work with an interdisciplinary oncology care team to provide patient- and family-centered care.
Benefits
- Paid vacation
- Sick leave
- Health insurance options
- Dental insurance options
- Life insurance options
- Disability insurance options
- Employer contributions to retirement plans
- Sign-on bonus up to $12,500 for qualified candidates
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
