Staff Nurse- Stead Family Children's Operating Room - 90%25

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

4d•$55,604•Onsite

About The Position

The Stead Family Children’s Hospital Operating Room is seeking a Staff Nurse to apply nursing theory to the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patient responses to health and illness; assess patient health care preferences and expectations; and collaboratively coordinate the continuum of care across settings. The nurse develops and implements individualized patient care plans, collaborates with patients and families and the multidisciplinary care team, coordinates transfer and discharge planning, and follows policies and protocols to maintain a safe environment. The role is part of the Department of Perioperative Services, which provides care for patients before, during, and after surgery. The department emphasizes quality patient care, compassionate service, evidence-based and family-centered care, and interdisciplinary teamwork at Iowa’s only nationally ranked children’s hospital. This is a regular salaried position in Iowa City, Iowa, at 90% effort. The schedule primarily provides off-shift coverage as needed to cover approved time off. When off-shift coverage is not needed, the schedule is Monday through Friday, primarily 8- or 10-hour day shifts. Holiday rotation is required; there is no on-call or weekend requirement. The stated pay grade begins at $55,604, with pay commensurate with qualifications. The posting also lists an inpatient differential of $9,000 annually, OR premium pay up to $9,000 at 90% effort, and a sign-on incentive of up to $10,000 for qualified candidates, based on experience.

Requirements

An associate’s degree in nursing, diploma in nursing, bachelor’s degree in nursing, Professional Masters of Nursing and Healthcare Practice (MNHP), MSN/Clinical Nurse Leader, or master’s degree in nursing (MSN, MA) is required.
At least one year of nursing experience.
Current license to practice nursing in Iowa by the date of hire.
Excellent interpersonal skills with patients and families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members, demonstrated through written and verbal interactions.
General computer skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in nursing is highly desired.
One or more years of operating room experience in a scrub and circulating staff nurse role.
Two years of recent operating room experience.
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

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 patient care plans according to patient priorities and nursing diagnoses, and document and report interventions and patient and family responses.
Collaborate with patients and families and integrate their contributions into the multidisciplinary patient care plan.
Develop, coordinate, and implement transfer and discharge planning throughout the episode of care.
Implement nursing interventions according to department, division, and/or unit policies, procedures, and protocols to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
Follow universal precautions.

Benefits

Sign-on incentive of up to $10,000 for qualified candidates, based on years of experience.
Inpatient differential of $9,000 annually.
OR premium pay up to $9,000 at 90% effort.
Some shifts may be eligible for a shift differential.
Paid vacation.
Sick leave.
Health insurance options.
Dental insurance options.
Life insurance options.
Disability insurance options.
Generous employer contributions into retirement plans.