Staff Nurse - 3Center Inpatient Family Medicine - 60% Nights (1900-0730) - Downtown Campus

UIOWA • Iowa City, IA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Nurse assesses patients’ nursing care needs, evaluates the effectiveness of care, and integrates nursing theory and research into clinical practice. The nurse provides leadership to members of the nursing team to maintain patient care standards. This position is on the 3Center Inpatient Family Medicine unit at the University of Iowa Health Care Downtown Campus in Iowa City. It is a 60% effort position scheduled for nights, 1900–0730, with holiday and weekend coverage. The stated minimum salary is $59,315 at 100% effort, before inpatient differentials; salary varies with experience and effort. Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000, based on years of experience.

The nurse plans, provides, documents, and evaluates patient care in collaboration with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team. The role includes patient and family education, care coordination and discharge planning, quality improvement, staff and student education, participation in unit operations and policy development, and ongoing professional development. The position is a regular salaried role with benefits.

Requirements

• An associate degree, diploma in nursing, bachelor’s degree, Professional Master of Nursing and Healthcare Practice (MNHP), MSN/Clinical Nurse Leader, or 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 the date of hire.

Nice To Haves

• A baccalaureate degree in nursing or master’s degree in nursing is highly desired.
• If a baccalaureate degree in nursing has not yet been obtained, active enrollment in a BSN program is desirable.
• Knowledge of university policies and procedures is desired.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ nursing care needs and evaluate the effectiveness and outcomes of care.
• Apply nursing theory and scientific, behavioral, and humanistic principles to clinical practice, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patient responses.
• Assess patient preferences and expectations and develop, implement, document, and revise individualized patient care plans.
• Coordinate continuity of care across settings and develop, coordinate, and implement transfer and discharge plans.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and multidisciplinary team members and incorporate their contributions into care plans.
• Implement nursing interventions and emergency care procedures in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and protocols; follow universal precautions and maintain a safe environment.
• Maintain competency with equipment, medications, and procedures used for the unit’s patient population.
• Assume accountability for patient care and for care provided by staff members under the nurse’s direction; evaluate the quality of care provided by other staff.
• Communicate effectively as a member of the health care team and contribute to staffing solutions, cost containment, unit projects, committees, and decision-making.
• Participate in developing unit, division, department, and hospital policies, procedures, protocols, computer applications, and strategic plans.
• Develop and implement patient and family teaching plans; evaluate and document teaching effectiveness and revise plans as needed.
• Participate in orientation and ongoing education of nursing staff, teach health care students, and serve as a clinical teaching assistant for senior nursing students as directed.
• Use research findings in practice and participate in quality improvement activities, identifying opportunities to improve patient outcomes.
• Advocate for patients, maintain confidentiality, and practice within the legal boundaries of the Nurse Practice Act and applicable personnel policies.
• Evaluate and validate performance with the Nurse Manager or designee, set work goals, and pursue ongoing learning and professional development.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills, remain constructive during conflict, and support and recognize colleagues.
• Follow established leadership and supervisory instruction and coaching, and meet standards for personal appearance, attendance, and punctuality.
• Perform other assigned projects or tasks.

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Health insurance options
• Dental insurance options
• Life insurance options
• Disability insurance options
• Employer contributions to retirement plans
• Shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts
• Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 for qualified candidates, based on years of experience

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree