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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 nurse's 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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Education Required

• An Associate's 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 Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN, MA) is required

Experience Required

• Minimum 1 year of Med-Surg experience in a staff nurse role or minimum of pediatric/neonatal internship or clinical rotation in college within the last 18 months
• 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 by date of hire

Desirable Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or Masters Degree in Nursing is highly desired
• If Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is not yet obtained, active enrollment in a BSN program is desirable
• Recent Acute care pediatric experience in a staff nurse role