3 (50%-100%)

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

University of Iowa Health Care is hiring a Staff Nurse for the Main Operating Room, Neurosurgery/Orthopedics Teams 2 and 3. The teams perform brain, neurointerventional, skull base, spine, orthopedic trauma, and device implantation procedures. The Main Operating Room has 30 operating rooms for adult surgical specialties, operates 24/7, and is organized into five teams staffed by registered nurses and surgical technologists. The position is located at the University Campus. The stated effort is 50%–100%, with rotating ten- or twelve-hour shifts based on candidate preference. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with scheduled weekends, additional on-call shifts, and rotating holidays. Salary is $61,183 at 100% effort, or commensurate, excluding inpatient and shift differentials. Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on incentive of up to $12,500. Additional compensation may include shift differentials, inpatient differentials of up to $10,000 per year, and OR premium pay of up to $10,000 at 100% effort. The role applies nursing theory to patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation; develops and implements individualized care plans; coordinates care across settings and through transfer or discharge; collaborates with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams; follows department policies and protocols to maintain a safe environment; and follows universal precautions. The University of Iowa Health Care benefits package includes paid vacation, sick leave, health, dental, life, and disability insurance options, and employer contributions to retirement plans. Applicants must attach a resume. Successful candidates must disclose conviction history and undergo criminal background and credential/education verification. Up to five professional references may be requested later in recruitment.

Requirements

An 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 a master’s degree in nursing (MSN, MA) is required.
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.
Current license to practice nursing in Iowa by date of hire.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in nursing is highly desired.
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.
Coordinate the continuum of care across settings collaboratively.
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, including interventions identified through nursing diagnoses, and document or 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.