Staff Nurse - Nursing Radiology - 90% - 12hr Shifts

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Radiology is seeking a Staff Nurse to assess patients’ nursing care needs, evaluate the effectiveness of care, and integrate nursing theory and research into clinical practice. The nurse provides pre-, intra-, and post-procedure care for diagnostic and interventional procedures, including assessment, monitoring, intervention, education, procedural sedation, recovery, and follow-up. The role also supports other Radiology modalities as needed. This is a regular salaried position at 90% time, scheduled Monday through Friday for 12-hour shifts with varying start times between 0800 and 2100. The position is located in Iowa City, Iowa. Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000, based on years of experience. Compensation includes shift differential and overtime pay options, along with a fringe benefit package.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing, Diploma in Nursing, Baccalaureate degree in Nursing, or master’s degree in Nursing (MNHP or MSN).
One year of current nursing experience or recent nursing graduation within the last six months.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and limited resources.
Strong organizational skills and time management.
Demonstrated competency in conscious sedation administration, patient management, recovery, and EKG interpretation.
Current license to practice nursing in Iowa.
BLS Certification.
ACLS Certification or ability to obtain it within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of experience with procedural sedation.
Critical care nursing experience.
Professional nursing certification.

Responsibilities

Apply nursing theory to assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patient responses to health and illness.
Assess patient health care preferences and expectations.
Coordinate the continuum of care across settings in collaboration with others.
Provide pre-, intra-, and post-procedure nursing care related to diagnostic and interventional procedures, including assessment, monitoring, intervention, and education.
Assist with collecting arterial and venous blood samples.
Provide procedural sedation care, including medication administration, patient monitoring and transport, recovery, patient and family education, and follow-up information.
Prepare daily patient workups for patients scheduled the following day.
Complete, document, and file required daily, nightly, and monthly equipment checks and audits.
Serve as a resource for other Radiology modalities as needed.
Implement patient care plans according to patient priorities, including interventions identified through nursing diagnoses.
Document and report interventions and patient and family responses and education.
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 unit policies, procedures, and protocols to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
Follow universal precautions and applicable policies and procedures of University of Iowa Health Care, the Department of Nursing, the Department of Radiology, and the University of Iowa.
Demonstrate responsibility, pride in work, flexibility in accepting assignments, and professional behavior and appearance.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 based on years of experience for qualified candidates.
Shift differential.
Overtime pay options.
Paid vacation.
Sick leave.
Health insurance options.
Dental insurance options.
Life insurance options.
Disability insurance options.
Employer contributions to retirement plans.