Staff Nurse - Stem Cell Transplant & Cellular Therapies Unit (3JCP) Night Shifts 50%25 - 90%25
About The Position
The Staff Nurse will work on the Stem Cell Transplant & Cellular Therapies Unit (3JCP), a 24-bed unit within the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center and Iowa’s only blood and marrow transplant unit. The unit provides specialized, comprehensive care to adults with leukemia and to patients receiving transplants for multiple myeloma, leukemia, lymphoma, and other hematologic disorders. Care is provided by an interdisciplinary team skilled in oncology, with an emphasis on clinical excellence and compassionate, patient- and family-centered care. The team helps patients cope with the physiological and psychological components of illness and works to provide quality care for every patient. The unit offers opportunities for both new graduate and experienced nurses to develop professionally. It has been accredited by the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy since 2001 and received the Silver Beacon Award for Excellence in 2016. This is a regular salaried position in Iowa City, Iowa, at 50%–90% effort (20–36 hours per week). The schedule consists of night shifts, with a weekend rotation and an every-other-holiday rotation. The minimum salary at 100% effort is $61,782, with compensation varying by experience and effort; differentials are additional. Shift differentials are available for evening, night, and weekend shifts, along with premium pay for additional shifts greater than four hours and inpatient differentials of up to $10,000 per year based on effort. Eligible candidates may receive a sign-on incentive of up to $12,500.
Requirements
- An associate’s degree in nursing, diploma in nursing, bachelor’s degree in nursing, Professional Master of Nursing and Healthcare Practice (MNHP), MSN/Clinical Nurse Leader, or master’s degree in nursing (MSN, MA) is required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills in interactions with patients and families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members.
- General computer skills, including proficiency in managing multiple databases and Microsoft Excel.
- Current license to practice nursing in Iowa by the date of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Current ACLS certification is desired.
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in nursing is highly desired.
- If a bachelor’s degree in nursing has not yet been obtained, active enrollment in a BSN program is desirable.
- Knowledge of University policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Provide specialized care to adult patients with leukemia and patients undergoing transplant for multiple myeloma, leukemia, lymphoma, and other hematologic disorders.
- Provide patient- and family-centered care that helps patients cope with the physiological and psychological components of illness.
- Collaborate with nursing staff and interdisciplinary team members to deliver quality oncology care.
- Contribute to the unit’s goal of providing expert, quality care for every patient.
Benefits
- Sign-on incentive of up to $12,500 for eligible candidates.
- Shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
- Premium pay for additional shifts greater than four hours.
- Inpatient differentials of up to $10,000 per year based on percent time.
- Paid vacation.
- Sick leave.
- Health insurance options.
- Dental insurance options.
- Life insurance options.
- Disability insurance options.
- Employer contributions to retirement plans.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
