Licensed Practical Nurse- Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center (75% -100%)

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic medical center in Iowa City is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to work in the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center. This full-time position offers comprehensive nursing responsibilities and provides excellent health benefits, including paid vacation and retirement contributions. The ideal candidate will be licensed in Iowa and possess BLS certification.

Benefits

Fringe benefit package including paid vacation

Health, dental, life, and disability insurance options

Generous employer contributions into retirement plans

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with the Iowa Board of Nursing.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care under the supervision of a registered professional nurse.
• Participates in the development of nursing care plans for patients.
• Performs patient care related to vital signs and lab draws.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Public Contact/Customer Service

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification

Job description

Overview

75% - 100% Licensed Practical Nurse position to work in Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing.

Duties to include:

• Provides nursing care under the supervision of a registered professional nurse.
• Participates in the development of nursing care plans and in the implementation of therapeutic program for patients.
• In less complex situations, may assume responsibility for directing and supervising assigned nursing personnel. In more complex situations, performs as an assistant to the registered professional nurse.
• Performs patient care related to vital signs, lab draws, setting up and assisting with minor procedures, in-clinic treatments, point of care testing and other duties as assigned.
• Provides psychological support to the patient and family based on assessed needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

University of Iowa Health Care — recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States — is Iowa's 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.

Percent of Time: 75% - 100% (30 hrs/week - 40 hrs/week)

Salary: Merit Plan Plan

Schedule: Monday - Friday variable hours between 0700-1730. No weekends, No Holidays.

Location: Main Campus University

Benefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at: https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

• Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with the Iowa Board of Nursing, or eligible for temporary work permit. Responsible to take the required continuing education hours to maintain a valid LPN certification.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification

Special Qualifications

• Medical Terminology
• Public Contact/Customer Service

Application Process

In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. For questions, contact Nicole Olmstead at [e-mail].

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Appointment Type: Merit
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 11

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Nicole Olmstead
• Contact Email: [e-mail]