CSS Nurse Liaison (RN-day shift)

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On Campus

Full-time

Job summary

The University of Iowa's Medical Center University Campus in Iowa City is seeking a Registered Nurse to ensure the availability of OR case resources and coordinate with OR, Supply Chain, and Sterile Processing teams. Primary hours are 1st shift, on campus.

You will maintain instruments and equipment, implement evidence-based care plans, and support policies to ensure patient safety and high-quality care with strong collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or equivalent.
• Current license to practice nursing in Iowa.
• Minimum of three years of clinical experience.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure availability of OR case resources and coordinate with OR, Supply Chain, and Sterile Processing.
• Resolve resource limitations from remote locations to ensure patient care.
• Maintain and update instruments, equipment and supplies.
• Develop care plans and protocols based on evidence-based research.
• Support policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide guidance to improve quality and efficiency of care delivery.

Skills

Effective communication

Initiative

Teamwork

Instruction and collaboration

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Responsible for ensuring the proper availability of OR case resources throughout the organization using system tools and communication with health care providers and OR, Supply Chain, and Sterile Processing staff. Conflict resolve resource limitations from remote locations to ensure seamless patient care delivery. Ensure clinician satisfaction and resolve issues in a timely manner. This position will be located at the Medical Center University Campus in Iowa City. Primary hours will be during 1st shift.

Maintain and update instruments, equipment, and supplies used in providing specialty care or services.

Facilitate changes in care based on systematic evaluation and evidence-based research.

Provide specialized services, care plans and protocols.

Assure delivery of specialized care and/or services.

Develop a plan to acquire, maintain and update equipment and supplies.

Use critical thinking skills and professional judgement to apply/adopt information to address patient safety issues.

Influence others to utilize best practices.

Assure team provides effective communication/collaboration.

Assist with development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with standards and regulatory requirements.

Shared responsibility for Quality Assurance with supervisors.

Initiate corrective action as needed.

Supervise/implement enhancements to care delivery model or operations to support compliance and/or to improve quality of efficiency of care provided.

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum of three years current clinical experience required.

Current license to practice nursing within the state of Iowa.

Ability to demonstrate effective communication skills.

Ability to demonstrate initiative, teamwork, and flexibility.

Ability to instruct and collaborate with others.

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Ability to multi-task and work through competing priorities.

Previous work history in the logistics of complex environments including managing many resources to align good customer service.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience working in OR.

Knowledge of university policies and procedures.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

Additional Information

• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Contact Information

• Contact Name: Ingrid Gustafson
• Contact Email: [e-mail]

Equal opportunity employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, [phone] or [e-mail] . For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543 .

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