Staff Nurse - Nursing Float Pool - Adult Critical Care Tier 2 Day Shifts

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

University of Iowa Health Care is seeking skilled staff nurses for its Nursing Float Pool (Tier 2), also known as the Enterprise Staffing Pool, to support Adult Critical Care Services. Nurses circulate among critical care units at the University Campus, Downtown Campus, and North Liberty Campus. Tier 2 Staff Nurses receive an additional $7 per hour for all hours worked. The position is located in Iowa City, Iowa, and has day shifts, a self-scheduling model, and weekend and holiday requirements. Nurses may receive just-in-time assignments, including coverage for sign-offs and census flexing, and are anticipated to spend 4–12 hours in an area. The role floats within the specialty between MCU and MCD campuses and is scheduled for 24–36 hours per week (listed as 60%–90%). The nurse applies nursing theory to patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation; develops and implements individualized care plans; coordinates care across settings and through transfers and discharge; and collaborates with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams. The nurse follows applicable policies, procedures, and protocols and universal precautions to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff. The role requires an eligible nursing degree, at least two years of current adult critical care/ICU experience, strong communication and interpersonal skills, general computer skills including proficiency with multiple databases and Microsoft Excel, and an Iowa nursing license by the date of hire. A sign-on incentive of up to $12,500 is available to all qualified applicants. The position includes a fringe benefits package with paid vacation, sick leave, health, dental, life, and disability insurance options, and employer retirement-plan contributions. 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 sponsorship for employment authorization.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Nursing, Diploma in Nursing, 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).
At least 2 years of current Adult Critical Care/ICU experience.
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, including proficiency in managing multiple databases and Microsoft Excel.
Current license to practice nursing in Iowa by the date of hire.

Nice To Haves

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing is highly desired.
CRRT training or experience is preferred.
Active enrollment in a BSN program is desirable if a Baccalaureate 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 collaboratively across settings.
Develop patient care plans based on patient condition, age, and psychological, educational, and socioeconomic conditions, prescribing interventions to achieve expected outcomes.
Implement patient care plans according to patient priorities and nursing diagnoses, and document and report interventions and patient/family responses.
Collaborate with patients and families and integrate their contributions into multidisciplinary patient 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, and follow universal precautions to maintain a safe environment.
Take just-in-time assignments, including coverage for sign-offs and census flexing.
Float within the specialty between MCU and MCD campuses and cover critical care units across the specified UI Health Care campuses.