Staff Nurse - Orthopedic Same Day Clinic/PEC, North Liberty Campus

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Staff Nurse for their Orthopedic Same Day Clinic. This role involves assessing patient care needs, developing care plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The new facility, set to open in Spring 2025, promises a state-of-the-art environment dedicated to patient care and staff experience. With a commitment to excellence in healthcare, this position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a transformative team focused on changing lives through quality care. Join a welcoming and skilled workforce to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Health insurance options

Dental insurance options

Life insurance options

Disability insurance options

Employer contributions into retirement plans

Qualifications

• Current Iowa nursing license required by hire date.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient care needs and effectiveness.
• Develop and implement patient care plans based on assessments.

Skills

Excellent written communication skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Interpersonal skills

General computer skills

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Staff Nurse - Orthopedic Same Day Clinic/PEC, North Liberty Campus

University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a 100% Staff Nurse to work for the Orthopedic Same Day Clinic/PEC.

Position Summary:

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

Duties to include:

• 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.

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 the 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.

*Please note - Prior to the Medical Center North Liberty opening, candidates will be expected to begin orientation on our Orthopedic Clinics at our Medical Center University Campus in Iowa City.

Percent of Time: 100%
Schedule: Mon-Fri during clinic hours. 0900-1730 with Saturday rotation.
Salary: $60,589 minimum at 100% effort to commensurate. Salary will be based on years of experience and percent effort.
Location: Will transfer to Medical Center North Liberty on or around April 2025.
Benefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.

Education:

• 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.

Required Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with patients/families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members as demonstrated through written and verbal interactions.
• General computer skills are required.
• Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire.

Desired Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or Masters Degree in Nursing is highly desired.
• If Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is not yet obtained, active enrollment in a BSN program is desirable.

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 14 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 Rebecca Beggs at [e-mail].

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

Additional Information:

• Classification Title: Staff Nurse
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Contact Information:

• Contact Email: [e-mail]

Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action 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, gender identity, 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].