Staff Nurse - Medical Surgical Oncology Unit (4JPP) - 50% - 100%
Staff Nurse - Medical Surgical Oncology Unit (4JPP) - 50% - 100%
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All qualified candidates are eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $12500
The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a Staff Nurse (RN) for the Medical Surgical Oncology Unit (4JPP) to working Evening shifts. The Medical Surgical Oncology Unit is a 44-bed adult medical-surgical oncology urology unit and part of UI Health Cares Medical Surgical Services (MSS) division. This unit is part of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated Holden Comprehensive Cancer center and Silver Beacon Award of Excellence Unit. This unit is ranked 43rd in the nation for cancer care according to US. News and World Report. A Staff Nurse in this unit will assess patients nursing care needs evaluate effectiveness of care provided and integrate nursing theory and research into clinical practice. The Unit vision is to provide expertise in quality patient/family-centered care for every patient every time.
Characteristic Duties of our Staff Nurses include but are not limited to:
- 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.
University of Iowa Health Carerecognized as one of the best hospitals in the United Statesis Iowas only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12000 employees students and volunteers work together to provide safe quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.
Percent of Time: 50% - 100%
Schedule: Varying shifts available will include weekend rotations and holiday rotations as assigned
Location: UI Health Care Main Campus John Pappajohn Pavilion (4JPP)
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 401k contributions. For more details click here
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Education Required
- 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
Experience Required
- 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 including proficiency in managing multiple databases including Microsoft Excel.
- Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing is highly desired
- If Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is not yet obtained active enrollment in a BSN program is desirable
Job openings are posted for a minimum of14calendar days. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any 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.If you have any questionsplease contact Tiffany Perkins at
This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
