Staff Nurse - Enterprise Staffing Pool - Adult Acute Care Tier 3 Day Shifts

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

University of Iowa Health Care is seeking skilled staff nurses for their Enterprise Staffing Pool (Tier 3) for Adult Acute Care Services. These staff nurses will circulate several services to cover acute care units at University of Iowa Health Care University Campus, UI Health Care Downtown Campus, and UI Health Care North Liberty Campus. Key Areas of Responsibility: 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 Prescheduled assignments (to cover planned vacancies, FMLAs) Anticipated 4-week schedule per assignment (with ability to cover just in time assignments as needed) Float within specialty between any of the hospitals/clinics (once oriented with appropriate competencies) Expected to work weekends and holidays based on manager discretion, and needs of area that they are filling in on Percent of Time: 50%25 - 90%25 - 20 - 36 hours per week Schedule: Dayshifts, every third weekend and rotating holidays Location: Iowa City, IA SEIU Pay Plan: PD20 https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan Benefits Highlights: Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans - click here for details For more information about why you should select UI Health Care, click here

Requirements

2 or more years of current experience with Adult Intermediate Care/ICU is required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with patients/families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members as demonstrated through written and verbal interactions
General computer skills are required, including proficiency in managing multiple databases including Microsoft Excel
Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire
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

Nice To Haves

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing is highly desired
If a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing is not yet obtained, active enrollment in a BSN program is desirable
Current or Prior Agency experience is preferred
A minimum of 2 years of inpatient nursing experience, preferably within the last 5 years, is highly desired

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
Prescheduled assignments (to cover planned vacancies, FMLAs)
Anticipated 4-week schedule per assignment (with ability to cover just in time assignments as needed)
Float within specialty between any of the hospitals/clinics (once oriented with appropriate competencies)
Expected to work weekends and holidays based on manager discretion, and needs of area that they are filling in on

Benefits

Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans

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