Qualified candidates are eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $12,500.
University of Iowa Health Care-recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States-is Iowas only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®
The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a Staff Nurse (RN) for the Vascular and Neuroscience Intermediate and Acute Care Unit (2 RCP). Vascular and Neuroscience Intermediate and Acute Care Unit (2 RCP) is part of UI Health Cares Intensive and Specialty Services (ISS) division. A Staff Nurse will assess patients nursing care needs, evaluate the effectiveness of care provided, and integrate nursing theory and research into clinical practice.
The Vascular and Neuroscience Intermediate and Acute Care Unit (2 RCP) is a 34-bed intermediate acute care unit specializing in comprehensive, head-to-toe, compassionate care for adult neurology, neurosurgical, and vascular surgery patients. These patients may need telemetry or intensive neurological monitoring or both.
We provide care for patients with the following conditions:
• Neuro - stroke • General neurology • Neurointerventional radiology (neuro IR) • Vascular specialties
Characteristic duties of our Staff Nurses include but are not limited to:
• 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 plans based on patient condition, age, and psychological, educational, and socioeconomic conditions that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes • Implements patient care plans 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 plans • Develops, coordinates, and implements transfer/discharge planning throughout the episode of care • Implements nursing interventions according to department, division, and/or unit policies, procedures, and protocols to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff • Follows universal precautions
Percent of Time: 50% - 90%
Schedule: Varying shifts available, will include weekends and holidays as assigned
Location: Iowa City, IA
Salary: $61,183 minimum at 100% effort to commensurate This does not include differentials. Salary will vary based on years of experience and percent of effort.
SEIU Pay Plan: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan
Pay Differentials: Shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Premium pay for additional shifts greater than 4 hours. Inpatient differential of $10,000 per year based on percent time
Benefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits
Relocation Assistant available to qualified applicants
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Education Required: 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
Experience 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
Certifications: Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire
Desirable Qualifications: Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or Master's Degree in Nursing is highly desired. If Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is not yet obtained, active enrollment in a BSN program is desirable. Previous telemetry experience is desired. Knowledge of University policies and procedures
Please attach a resume as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact Kylie Guy at kylie-guy@uiowa.edu
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
Additional Information
Classification Title: Staff Nurse
Appointment Type: SEIUSchedule: Part-time
Work Modality Options: On Campus
Compensation: Pay Level: 52
Contact Information
Organization: Healthcare
Contact Name: Kylie Guy
Contact Email: kylie-guy@uiowa.edu