Staff Nurse - IVF Clinic/Procedure Suite (North Dodge) (50%)

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 55,064 - 67,301; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Fringe benefits and retirement plans

Job summary

The University of Iowa Health Care's IVF Clinic/Procedure Suite in Iowa City is seeking a 50% Staff Nurse to support patient care, lead nursing activities, and contribute to multidisciplinary planning at the North Dodge location.

Minimum education in nursing and Iowa license by hire date are required; 5+ OB/GYN experience is preferred. The role offers a sign‑on bonus up to $10,000 and a flexible schedule with 8-hour days, including some weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills with patients/families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team.
• Current Iowa nursing license by hire date.

Responsibilities

• Apply nursing theory to the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patient responses to health and illness.
• Assess patient health care preferences and expectations.
• Collaboratively coordinate continuum of care across settings.
• Develop patient care plan based on patient condition, age, and psychosocial factors; prescribe interventions to attain expected outcomes.
• Implement patient care plan according to patient priorities, documenting interventions and responses.
• Collaborate with patients and families and integrate contributions into multidisciplinary care plan.
• Coordinate and implement transfer/discharge planning throughout episode of care.
• Implement nursing interventions per policies, procedures, and protocols to maintain a safe environment. Follow universal precautions.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Nursing license (Iowa)

Education

Associate's Degree, Diploma, Baccalaureate, or higher in Nursing

Job description

Staff Nurse - IVF Clinic/Procedure Suite (North Dodge) (50%)

50% Staff Nurse sought to work in the North Dodge REI Clinic.

Sign-on incentive: Qualified candidates are eligible for a sign‑on bonus up to $10,000.

Position Summary

Assess patients' nursing care needs, evaluate the effectiveness of care provided, and integrate nursing theory and research into clinical practice. Provide leadership to nursing team members to maintain patient care standards.

Duties

• Apply nursing theory to the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patient responses to health and illness.
• Assess patient health care preferences and expectations.
• Collaboratively coordinate continuum of care across settings.
• Develop patient care plan based on patient condition, age, and psychosocial factors; prescribe interventions to attain expected outcomes.
• Implement patient care plan according to patient priorities, documenting interventions and responses.
• Collaborate with patients and families and integrate contributions into multidisciplinary care plan.
• Coordinate and implement transfer/discharge planning throughout episode of care.
• Implement nursing interventions per policies, procedures, and protocols to maintain a safe environment. Follow universal precautions.

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. The mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.

Compensation & Schedule

Salary: minimum $61,183 at 100% effort, based on experience and effort level. Salary at 50% is proportional.

Schedule: Monday–Friday 8‑hour shifts with varying report times; includes weekend and holiday coverage (up to 1–2 weekends/month and 1 holiday/year). Weekend/holiday coverage typically 4–6 hours per day, may be canceled if clinic support is not needed.

Location: 1360 North Dodge Street.

Benefits: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation, sick leave, health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; generous employer contributions to retirement plans.

Education & Qualifications

Required Education: Associate's Degree, Diploma, Baccalaureate, or higher in Nursing (including MSN, MA, MNHP).

Required Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills with patients/families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team.
• Current Iowa nursing license by hire date.

Desired Qualifications:

• 5+ years of OBGYN nursing experience.

Application Process

Applicants must upload a resume that clearly addresses required and desired qualifications. Position open for a minimum of 7 calendar days; may be removed after the posting period.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.

Persons with disabilities may contact Human Resources for accommodations.

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