Staff Nurse - Weekend Option - North Liberty Radiology

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

A Staff Nurse will assess patients' nursing care needs, evaluate effectiveness of care provided, and integrate nursing theory and research into clinical practice. This is a regular salaried position located in North Liberty, IA, with a weekend option schedule.

Requirements

An Associate degree in Nursing, Diploma in Nursing, Baccalaureate degree in Nursing, or master’s degree in Nursing (MNHP or MSN).
1 year of current nursing experience or recent nursing graduate within last 6 months.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and limited resources.
Demonstration of strong organizational skills and time management.
Demonstrated competency in conscious sedation administration, patient management, recovery, and EKG interpretation.
Current license to practice nursing in Iowa
BLS Certification
ACLS Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

1-3 years’ experience with procedural sedation.
Demonstrated competency in conscious sedation administration, patient management, recovery, and EKG interpretation.
Professional nursing certification.

Responsibilities

Applies nursing theory to the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patient responses to health and illness
Assesses patient health care preferences and expectations
Collaboratively coordinates the continuum of care across settings
Develops patient care plan based on patient condition, age, and psychological, educational, and socioeconomic conditions that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes
Implements patient care plan according to patient priorities, which includes interventions identified through nursing diagnoses. Documents/reports interventions and patient/family response
Collaborates and integrates contributions of patients and families into multidisciplinary patient care plan
Develops, coordinates and implements transfer/discharge planning throughout episode of care
Implements nursing interventions according to department, division, and/or unit policies, procedures, and protocols to maintain safe environment for patients, visitors and staff. Follows universal precautions