ASC OR Staff Nurse - 80%

Sign-on incentive: Qualified candidates with a minimum of two years experience are eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $10000.Current UI employees are not eligible.

Position schedule: 80%. Monday through Friday four 8-hour shifts 0700-1530 with rotating day off. No weekends or holidays. One rotating call 2 (extension of shift) per week.

The University of Iowa Heath Care department of Ambulatory Surgery Center is seekingOperating Room Staff Nurse to assess patients nursing care needs plan and provide Intra-op care based on needs evaluate effectiveness of care provided and teach the patient and caregivers as appropriate integrate nursing theory and research into clinical practice. Provide leadership to members of the nursing team in order to maintain patient care standards.

Characteristic Duties of our Staff Nurses include but are not limited to:

• Incorporate the scientific behavioral and humanistic principles for application to clinical practice.
• Adhere to departmental standards and practice guidelines.
• Apply nursing theory to assess diagnose treat and evaluate patient responses.
• Analyze initial and ongoing assessment data to determine diagnosis and patient outcomes.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for patients and follow universal precautions.
• Implement emergency care procedures when necessary.
• Maintain skills/competency related to special equipment medications and procedures.
• Participate as a member of the health care team utilizing effective communication skills.
• Participate in the development of unit department and hospital policies procedures and protocols.
• Apply quality improvement principles to improve patient outcomes.
• Review staffing issues and recommend cost containment strategies.
• Serve as a member of various University committees as directed.
• Participate in ongoing strategic planning.
• Perform other projects or tasks as assigned.
• Participate in the orientation of new nursing staff and the ongoing education and training.
• Serve as clinical teaching assistant for senior level nursing and healthcare students.
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality and serve as a patient advocate.
• Responsible for adherence to legal professional and institutional requirements.
• Responsible for the maintenance and enhancement of clinical skills in multi-service operating rooms.
• Maintain effective working relationships with faculty staff students and the public.
• Assist physicians as appropriate in procedures and care of patients.
• May perform RN monitored sedation.

The Ambulatory Surgery Center includes 12 operating rooms with state-of-the-art technology including integrated imaging and communication for outpatient adult and pediatric patients.

Percent of Time: 80%

Schedule: Monday through Friday four 8-hour shifts 0700-1530 with rotating day off. No weekends or holidays. One rotating call 2 (extension of shift) per week.

Salary: $46069.60 to commensurate. Procedural differential of $4000 per year. Shift differentials are further detailed in the UI Health Care SNAHP manual.

SEIU Pay Plan: Highlights:

• Regular salaried position located in Iowa City Iowa
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health dental life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.

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