Emergency Dept Staff Nurse - North Liberty (60-90% mid shift)

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Relocation assistance

Benefits package

Job summary

University of Iowa is seeking a Staff Nurse at the North Liberty campus. The role involves assessing patient nursing needs, evaluating care, and applying nursing theory to practice within a supportive, multidisciplinary team.

Requirements include an RN license in Iowa and an ADN/BSN-equivalent; ED/ICU experience preferred. This SEIU appointment offers a part-time schedule with generous benefits and chances for sign-on and shift differentials.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing or higher required.
• Iowa Nursing License required by hire date.
• ED/ICU experience or equivalent clinical hours preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ nursing care needs and evaluate care effectiveness.
• Coordinate continuum of care across settings.
• Develop and implement patient care plans based on patient condition and needs.
• Document interventions and patient responses for quality improvement.
• Collaborate with families and multidisciplinary teams to optimize care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Computer proficiency

Autonomy

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Nursing degree (ADN/ Diploma/ BSN)

MNHP/MSN/Clinical Nurse Leader

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $10,000

At North Liberty Campus, you will be part of an exciting new chapter where your dedication and expertise will directly impact the lives of our patients. Join us as we grow and transform healthcare together!

A Staff Nurse will assess patients' nursing care needs, evaluate effectiveness of care provided, and integrate nursing theory and research into clinical practice.

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 plan based on patient condition, age, and psychological, educational, and socioeconomic conditions that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes
• Implements patient care plan 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 plan
• Develops, coordinates and implements transfer/discharge planning throughout episode of care
• Implements nursing interventions according to department, division, and/or unit policies, procedures, and protocols to maintain safe environment for patients, visitors and staff. Follows universal precautions

Schedule/percentage

• 90% mid shift

Location:

Regular salaried position located in North Liberty, IA

SEIU Pay Plan:

https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan

Salary:

$60,000 minimum at 100% effort to commensurate *This does not include differentials. Salary will vary based on years of experience and percent of effort.*

Pay Differentials:

Shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Premium pay for additional shifts greater than 4 hours. Inpatient differential of up to $10,000 per year

Benefits Highlights:

Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. Relocation Assistant available to qualified applicants. https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits

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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.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• License to practice nursing in the state of Iowa required by date of hire.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of six months ED, or critical care (ICU, telemetry inpatient) nursing experience, or completion of senior internship/preceptorship or completion of at least 100 clinical hours in an ED, ICU, intermediate area (Burn Unit, Intermediate Units), or pediatric inpatient area. Completion of senior internship/preceptorship or completion of at least 100 clinic hours on an inpatient unit (med/surg or step-down unit) plus a minimum 2 years EMT experience.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage critically-ill patient population within highly functioning unit/department
• Proven capacity to function with a high degree of autonomy while actively collaborating within a multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with patients/families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members as demonstrated through written and verbal interactions
• Successful history in building/facilitating interpersonal relationships involving patients, families, colleagues, and student-learners
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• General proficiency with computers

Desired Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of ED or critical care experience (within the last 6 months)
• Experience in pediatric emergency nursing care
• Experience utilizing electronic medical records
• Knowledge of University policies and procedures

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Staff Nurse
• Appointment Type: SEIU
• Schedule: Part-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 52

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Michael Lynch
• Contact Email: [e-mail]