Staff Nurse - 3Center Inpatient Family Med - 60% Nights (1900-0730) Monday-Friday - Downtown Campus

UIOWA • Iowa City, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

University of Iowa Health Care is hiring a Staff Nurse for the 3Center Inpatient Family Medicine unit at its downtown campus in Iowa City. The 194-bed hospital provides community-based care connected to the resources and expertise of the wider health system. The position assesses patients’ nursing care needs, evaluates care effectiveness, applies nursing theory and research to clinical practice, and provides leadership to nursing team members to maintain patient care standards.

This is a 60% effort position scheduled for night shifts, 1900–0730, Monday through Friday. The minimum salary at 100% effort is $59,315, adjusted for experience and percent of effort, and does not include inpatient differentials. Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 based on years of experience. Shift differentials are available for evening, night, and weekend shifts.

The nurse develops, implements, evaluates, and revises interdisciplinary plans of care; coordinates care across settings and discharge planning; documents interventions and patient and family responses; and provides patient and family education. The role includes promoting safe care, responding to emergencies, supporting colleagues and staff development, participating in quality improvement and research utilization, and contributing to unit operations and planning.

A nursing associate degree, diploma, bachelor’s degree, or specified nursing master’s degree is required. A current Iowa nursing license is required by the date of hire. Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills, and general computer skills are required. A BSN or master’s degree in nursing is preferred; active enrollment in a BSN program is desirable if a BSN has not yet been earned.

This is a regular salaried position in Iowa City. Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and employer contributions to retirement plans. Applicants must upload a resume. Successful candidates must disclose conviction history and undergo a criminal background check and education verification.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in nursing, diploma in nursing, bachelor’s degree, Professional Master of Nursing and Healthcare Practice (MNHP), MSN/Clinical Nurse Leader, or master’s degree in nursing (MSN, MA).
• 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, as demonstrated through written and verbal interactions.
• General computer skills.
• Compliance with UI Health Care policies regarding personal conduct, including responsiveness to supervisory instruction and coaching and standards for appearance, attendance, and punctuality.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or master’s degree in nursing.
• Active enrollment in a BSN program if a bachelor’s degree in nursing has not yet been obtained.
• Knowledge of university policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ nursing care needs and evaluate the effectiveness of care.
• Apply nursing theory and scientific, behavioral, and humanistic principles to clinical practice, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patient responses.
• Assess patient health care preferences and expectations.
• Coordinate the continuum of care across settings and develop, coordinate, and implement transfer and discharge planning.
• Develop, implement, evaluate, document, and revise patient and interdisciplinary plans of care based on patient condition, age, and psychological, educational, and socioeconomic circumstances.
• Implement nursing interventions according to applicable policies, procedures, and protocols; follow universal precautions and maintain a safe environment.
• Implement emergency care procedures in potential or actual emergencies.
• Maintain competency with equipment, medications, and procedures used for the unit’s patient population.
• Document and report interventions and patient and family responses; incorporate patient and family contributions into multidisciplinary care planning.
• Assume accountability for care provided by self and other staff under the nurse’s direction; evaluate the quality of care provided by other staff members.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively as a member of the health care team.
• Participate in developing unit, division, department, and hospital policies, procedures, and protocols; contribute to staffing solutions and cost containment.
• Participate in unit projects and committees, unit-level decision-making, strategic planning, and development and implementation of computer applications.
• Develop and implement patient and family teaching plans; evaluate, document, and revise teaching as needed.
• Participate in orientation and ongoing education of nursing staff, and in teaching health care students; serve as a clinical teaching assistant for senior nursing students as directed.
• Participate in research utilization and quality improvement activities, integrate research findings into practice, and identify opportunities to improve patient outcomes.
• Advocate for patients, maintain confidentiality, practice within the legal boundaries of the Nurse Practice Act, and comply with personnel and conduct policies.
• Evaluate and validate performance with the Nurse Manager or designee, set work goals, pursue ongoing learning and professional development, and support colleagues.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills and remain calm and constructive in conflict situations.
• Perform other assigned projects or tasks.

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 $10,000 for qualified candidates, based on years of experience
• Shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts

What This Job Offers

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