Staff Nurse - Nursing Float Pool - Adult Critical Care Tier 1 Day Shifts

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

University of Iowa Health Care is seeking skilled staff nurses for its Nursing Float Pool (Tier 1), also known as the Enterprise Staffing Pool, serving Adult Critical Care Services. Nurses circulate among critical care units at the University of Iowa Health Care University Campus in Iowa City, Iowa. Assignments may involve spending 4–12 hours in an area and providing just-in-time coverage, including sign-offs and census flexing. Tier 1 Staff Nurses receive an additional $5 per hour on all hours worked. The position is listed as 24–36 hours per week, with day shifts and holiday and weekend requirements. The role applies nursing theory to assess, diagnose, treat, and evaluate patient responses to health and illness. Nurses coordinate care across settings, implement and document patient care plans, collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams, and develop transfer and discharge plans. They follow applicable policies, procedures, protocols, and universal precautions to maintain a safe environment. The position requires an associate degree, diploma, bachelor's degree, or qualifying master's degree in nursing, at least one year of current adult critical care/ICU experience, strong communication and interpersonal skills, computer skills including proficiency with multiple databases and Microsoft Excel, and an Iowa nursing license by the date of hire. A bachelor's degree in nursing and additional adult critical care experience are desired; CRRT training or experience is preferred. Qualified applicants are eligible for a sign-on incentive of up to $12,500. The regular salaried position includes paid vacation, sick leave, health, dental, life, and disability insurance options, and employer contributions to retirement plans. Applicants must submit a resume. Successful candidates must disclose conviction history and undergo criminal background and credential/education verification. The position is not eligible for University employment-authorization sponsorship.

Requirements

Associate 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).
At least one year of current adult critical care/ICU experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills with patients, families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members, demonstrated through written and verbal interactions.
General computer skills, including proficiency managing multiple databases and Microsoft Excel.
Current license to practice nursing in Iowa by the date of hire.
Resume required with application.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in nursing is highly desired.
Two or more years of current adult critical care experience is desired.
CRRT training or experience is preferred.
Active enrollment in a BSN program is desirable if a bachelor's degree in nursing has not yet been obtained.

Responsibilities

Apply nursing theory to assess, diagnose, treat, and evaluate patient responses to health and illness.
Assess patients' health care preferences and expectations.
Coordinate the continuum of care across settings and socioeconomic conditions, prescribing interventions to attain expected outcomes.
Implement patient care plans according to patient priorities and nursing diagnoses; document and report interventions and patient or family responses.
Collaborate with patients and families and integrate their contributions into multidisciplinary care plans.
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.
Provide just-in-time coverage, including sign-offs and census flexing.
Float among critical care units within the University Campus, with anticipated assignments of 4–12 hours in an area.