Staff Nurse - Medical Center North Liberty, Prep/Recovery - Ancillary

University of Iowa; Iowa City, City of Little Falls (IA, NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Staff Nurse for the new North Liberty Campus, set to open in Spring 2025. This role involves providing exceptional patient care in a collaborative environment, applying nursing theory to assess and treat patients effectively. The new facility promises state-of-the-art resources and a commitment to excellence in patient care, teaching, and research. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare and possess the required qualifications, this is an exciting opportunity to join a welcoming team focused on changing lives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of Prep/Recovery experience required.
• Current Iowa nursing license needed by hire date.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and evaluate patient responses to health.
• Develop and implement patient care plans based on individual needs.

Skills

Nursing Theory Application

Patient Care Coordination

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Computer Skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Staff Nurse - Medical Center North Liberty, Prep/Recovery - Ancillary

Internal Job Posting: Staff Nurse -Prep/Recovery

University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking dedicated Internal Staff Nurses for Prep/Recovery. This role involves assisting the Nursing team in providing exceptional patient care under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply nursing theory to assess, diagnose, treat, and evaluate patient responses to health and illness.


• Assess patient health care preferences and expectations.


• Coordinate the continuum of care across various settings collaboratively.


• Develop patient care plans based on condition, age, and psychological, educational, and socioeconomic factors, prescribing interventions to achieve expected outcomes.


• Implement patient care plans according to priorities, including interventions identified through nursing diagnoses, and document/report interventions and patient/family responses.


• Collaborate with patients and families to integrate their contributions into the multidisciplinary patient care plan.


• Develop, coordinate, and implement transfer/discharge planning throughout the episode of care.


• Implement nursing interventions according to department, division, and/or unit policies, procedures, and protocols to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.


• Follow universal precautions.

Required Qualifications:

• 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).


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Strong interpersonal skills with patients/families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members, demonstrated through written and verbal interactions.


• General computer skills.


• Current license to practice nursing in Iowa by the date of hire.


• A minimum of 2 years ofPrep/Recovery experience.

Exciting News: The new University of Iowa Health Care North Liberty Campus will open in the Spring of 2025. This 469,000 square foot facility will be home to UI Health Care's nationally recognized Orthopedics service line, offering comprehensive, coordinated, and accessible care across outpatient, inpatient, and surgical venues. These state-of-the-art clinical facilities will also include a full-service community imaging center, laboratory services, physical therapy, retail pharmacy, and emergency department, as well as an array of support services. The facility has been designed to support a superior patient and staff experience; excellence across our patient care, teaching, and research missions; convenient access to services; and engaging community partnerships. UI Health Care is seeking a welcoming, highly skilled, and collaborative workforce to be a part of the opening team for this superb new campus, and to help further our mission of: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.

If you meet these qualifications and are passionate about providing high-quality patient care, we encourage you to apply!

Posting ID	149513
Department	NLH-Operating Rooms/North Liberty Hospital and Clinics
Jobcode	Staff Nurse
Working Title	Staff Nurse - Medical Center North Liberty, Prep/Recovery - Ancillary
Details
Contact	REBECCA BEGGS Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail]
Application Instructions	Email an updated resume to [e-mail]
Ad Start Date	04/24/2025
Ad End Date	05/30/2025