Staff Nurse Otolaryngology Clinic (100)
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3 days ago
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Job Summary
**Sign-on incentive: Qualified candidates are eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $10000**
University of Iowa Healthcare - Department of Otolaryngology is seeking a100% Staff Nurse to join our busy tertiary care practice. As a Staff Nurse youll be an essential part of our team ensuring top-quality service for our patients. We are nationally ranked by US News & World Report as the 14th Best Hospital for Ear Nose and Throat specialty. University of Iowa Healthcare Department of Otolaryngology has been consistently ranked among the top 1% out of more than 4500 ear nose and throat hospitals nationwide.
Iowa faces one of the highest rates of head and neck cancers in the nationa growing concern that demands compassionate expert care. If youre passionate about oncology we share that commitment.
At the Otolaryngology Clinic we are privileged to serve a diverse range of subspecialties within our field. As part of the Otolaryngology Department we are proud to advance world-class research and deliver leading-edge care to patients across Iowa the Midwest and beyond. Recognized nationally we are ranked #33 in Otolaryngology by U.S. News & World Report. We are currently seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse to join our team with a specialized focus on head and neck cancer care. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center (HCCC)Iowas only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center a distinction it has held since 2000. Together we are dedicated to providing exceptional multidisciplinary support to patients throughout the region.
Our Mission
To provide exemplary clinical practice in the areas of medical and surgical care in which our staff engage under the broad headings of general otolaryngology communicative disorders facial plastic and reconstructive surgery head and neck oncology laryngology otology/neurotology pediatric otolaryngology and rhinology.
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.
- Assist with pre-operative education for Otolaryngology surgical patient populations from Pediatrics to Adult
- Collaboratively coordinates the continuum of care across settings.
- Assist in clinic with MA & MD staff weekly clinics
- Assist with Minor Procedures within clinic Minor Room and Surgicenter Procedures.
- Develops patient care plan based on patient condition age and psychological educational and socioeconomic conditions that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes.
- Assist with Telephone Triage 1-2 times per week
- 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.
Percent of Time: 100%
Schedule:Monday- Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Salary: $61183 minimum at 100% effort to commensurate. Salary will be based on years of experience and percent effort.
Location:University Campus
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:
A Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing
- 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
- Certified in Specialty area within Ambulatory
Application Process:In order to be considered applicants must uploada 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 7 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 Nicole Olmstead at
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Key Skills
- Environmental Safety
- Food Science
- Finance Control
- CSSD
- ICWA
- Access Control
About Company
The University of Iowa is a top-tier public research university in Iowa City—home to more than 32,000 students, offering world-class programs across 200+ fields of study, renowned especially for its creative writing, acclaimed medical center, and balanced excellence in the arts and sc ... View more
