Staff Nurse - Nursing Float Pool - Adult Intermediate Care Tier 3 Day Shifts

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

University of Iowa Health Care is seeking skilled staff nurses for its Nursing Float Pool (Tier 3), also known as the Enterprise Staffing Pool, serving Adult Intermediate Care Services. Nurses circulate among intermediate step-down units at the University Campus, Downtown Campus, and North Liberty Campus. The role includes prescheduled assignments to cover planned vacancies, including FMLAs, with an anticipated four-week schedule per assignment and the ability to cover assignments on short notice as needed. Nurses float within their specialty among MCU, MCD, and MCNL campuses. This position is listed at 60%–90%, or 24–36 hours per week, and works day shifts. Weekend and holiday requirements may be adjusted at the manager’s discretion based on the operational needs of assigned units. Tier 3 Staff Nurses receive an additional $15 per hour for all hours worked. Qualified applicants are eligible for a sign-on incentive of up to $12,500. The nurse applies nursing theory to patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation; develops and implements individualized care plans; coordinates care across settings and with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams; and supports transfer and discharge planning. The nurse follows applicable policies, procedures, and protocols to maintain a safe environment and observes universal precautions. The position is a regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa. Applicants must hold one of the listed nursing degrees or diplomas, have at least two years of current Adult Intermediate Care experience, demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, have general computer skills including proficiency with multiple databases and Microsoft Excel, and hold an Iowa nursing license by the date of hire. A resume is required. Successful candidates must self-disclose conviction history and undergo criminal background and credential/education verification. The position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

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 2 years 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 managing multiple databases and using Microsoft Excel.
Current license to practice nursing in Iowa by the date of hire.
Submit a resume.
Self-disclose conviction history and complete criminal background and credential/education verification.

Nice To Haves

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing.
Current or prior agency experience.
Active enrollment in a BSN program if a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing has not yet been obtained.
At least 2 years of inpatient nursing experience, preferably within the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

Apply nursing theory to assess, diagnose, treat, and evaluate patient responses to health and illness.
Assess patients’ health care preferences and expectations.
Collaboratively coordinate the continuum of care across settings.
Develop patient care plans based on patient condition, age, and psychological, educational, and socioeconomic conditions, prescribing interventions to attain expected outcomes.
Implement care plans according to patient priorities and nursing diagnoses; document and report interventions and patient or family responses.
Integrate contributions from patients and families into multidisciplinary patient care plans.
Develop, coordinate, and implement transfer and discharge planning throughout the episode of care.
Implement nursing interventions in accordance with department, division, and/or unit policies, procedures, and protocols to maintain a safe environment; follow universal precautions.
Cover prescheduled assignments for planned vacancies, including FMLAs, and provide short-notice coverage as needed.
Float within Adult Intermediate Care among MCU, MCD, and MCNL campuses.