Staff Nurse - DeGowin Blood Center - Patient Services
Staff Nurse - DeGowin Blood Center - Patient Services
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Qualified candidates are eligible for a signon incentive up to $10000 based on years of experience
The Department ofPathologyis seeking a Staff Nurse toprovidespecialized care to patients in a highly regulated environment.Perform work that involves numerous steps and techniques that require the use of professional judgment. Operate cell separators and other equipment while caring for patients undergoing apheresis procedures. Provide care to patients with varying levels of acuity and age ranging from outpatients to highly acute inpatients. Supervise designated laboratory staff as directed.This position is 100 time Monday Friday with applicants choice of 8hour shiftsor 10hour shiftswith rotating oncall coverage for evenings weekends and holidays.
Duties to include:
- Performs therapeutic phlebotomy for patients.
- Performs therapeutic apheresis procedures and assists in the development of the patient care plan.
- Reviews and/or participates in quality control and preventive maintenance of equipment
- Draws Laboratory samples as required.
- Performs record keeping and data collection using manual and computer methods.
Performs other duties as assigned.
For a full job description please send an email to the contact listed below.
The Department of Pathology is part of UI Health Care a comprehensive health sciences center that serves Iowa and the region as well as patients referred from the United States and overseas. The Clinical Laboratories are well recognized for providing outstanding and comprehensive care to the patients we serve. The breadth and depth of services provided are amongst the best in the country. The educational programs that the department participates in includes medical students clinical laboratory scientists as well as biomedical learn more: Qualifications:
- An Associates 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 Masters Degree in Nursing (MSN MA) is required.
- Current license to practice professional nursing in Iowa.
- 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.
- Proven capacity to function with a high degree of autonomy while actively collaborating within a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent organization sills and ability to multitask.
Desirable Qualifications:
- 13 years acute care nursing experience.
- Previous experience using electronic medical records.
- Knowledge of university policies and procedures.
- Experience working in a blood donor or apheresis center.
- Experience using highly specialized medical equipment.
Position and Application details:
In order to be considered for an interview applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a Relevant File to the submission:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of14calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to selfdisclose any criminal conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions please contactBrenda Carey via email at
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Hours:
Monday 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.
Thursday 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.
Friday 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.
Or by appointment
Contactto schedule an appointment or just stop by.
Visit the website for more information:Application Resource Center University of Iowa Health Care
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
