Staff Nurse - Hemodialysis Inpatient Unit (50%25-100%25)

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

159d•$61,782•Onsite

About The Position

University of Iowa Health Care’s Department of Nursing is seeking a Staff Nurse for its Hemodialysis Inpatient Unit. The position provides hemodialysis and Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) to patients with acute kidney disease, with direct patient care in the renal replacement suite. The nurse provides appropriate treatment developed by the interdisciplinary team and delivers safe, effective care to adult acute renal patients using critical thinking and collaboration. The role also requires accurate documentation in the Electronic Medical Record. The position is 50%–100% effort, or 20–40 hours per week, at the University Campus. The schedule is Monday through Saturday, with rotating 10-hour shifts and variable start times. The nurse works two out of every four Saturdays and has on-call responsibilities. The minimum salary is $61,782 at 100% effort; salary is based on years of experience and percent effort. Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $12,500.

Requirements

An Associate’s Degree in Nursing, a Diploma in Nursing, a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, Professional Masters of Nursing and Healthcare Practice (MNHP), MSN/Clinical Nurse Leader, or a Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN, MA) is required.
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, demonstrated through written and verbal interactions.
General computer skills.
Upload a resume that clearly addresses how the applicant meets the listed required and desired qualifications.
Successful candidates must self-disclose conviction history and undergo a criminal background check and credential and education verification.
The position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

Nice To Haves

If a Baccalaureate degree in Nursing has not yet been obtained, active enrollment in a BSN program is desirable.
Previous RN dialysis and IV cannulation experience is desired.
Knowledge of university policies and procedures is desired.
One year of recent medical/surgical RN experience.

Responsibilities

Provide hemodialysis and Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy to patients with acute kidney disease.
Provide direct patient care in the renal replacement suite.
Provide appropriate treatment for assigned patients as developed by the interdisciplinary team.
Deliver safe and effective care to adult acute renal patients using critical thinking and collaboration.
Document accurately in the Electronic Medical Record.