Staff Nurse Stead Family Children's Hospital L9 (Pediatric Medical Surgical) 90

Sign-on incentive:Qualified candidates are eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $10000

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a Staff Nurse to perform specific tasks to assist members of the Nursing team in providing patient care under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager.

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.

Position Responsibilities

Incorporates scientific behavioral and humanistic principles for application to clinical practice

Utilizes adheres and supports departmental standards and practice guidelines

Applies nursing theory to the assessment diagnosis treatment and evaluation of patient responses to health and illness

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

Implements emergency care procedures in potential or actual emergencies according to departmental policies procedures and protocols

Assumes accountability for the provision of care for patients

Assumes responsibility for care provided by self and other staff members under the nurses direction

Evaluates the quality of nursing care provided by other staff members.

Participates as a member of the health care team utilizing effective communication skills

Participates in the development of unit division department and hospital policies procedures and protocols

Participates in projects/committees for enhanced functioning of the unit and supports unit level decision-making

Responsible for the development implementation and monitoring of an interdisciplinary plan of care

Performs other projects or tasks as assigned

Develops and implements patient/family teaching plan based on identified health education needs and the condition and age of the patient

Participates in the orientation of new nursing staff and the ongoing education of nursing personnel as directed by the Nurse Manager or designee

Serves as clinical teaching assistant for senior level nursing students as directed by the Nurse Manager or designee

Applies quality improvement principals to improve patient outcomes

Functions as a patient advocate

Incorporates the principles of Service Leadership to ensure positive patient/customer relations

Maintains confidentiality

Practices within legal boundaries of the Nurse Practice Act

Evaluates and validates performance with Nurse Manager or designee and sets goals for work performance

Commits to ongoing learning to maintain and expand own knowledge

Participates in professional development activities

Provides recognition and support for colleagues

Adheres to UI Health Care policies regarding personal conduct including: follows established leadership remaining responsive to instruction and coaching from supervisors and meeting the standards of personal appearance attendance and punctuality.

• 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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