Staff Nurse - PACU - 60% Days (1100-0730)
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on10, South Gilbert Street, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, 52240, United States
A career with University of Iowa Health Care is more than a job. Here, you're part of something greater, something bigger. Our downtown campus is a 194-bed hospital located at 500 E Market Street in Iowa City. It provides a community-based model of care while remaining directly connected to the expertise, technology, collaboration, and support of our entire health system.
Join the team at our downtown campus to find meaning and purpose, knowing that your work helps make all of Iowa better.
In this position, you will assess patients' nursing care needs and evaluate the effectiveness of care provided, integrating nursing theory and research into daily clinical practice. You will serve as a leader for the nursing team, ensuring patient care standards are maintained while applying scientific, behavioral, and humanistic principles to your work.
Your day will involve collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate the continuum of care, developing comprehensive patient care plans, and implementing interventions that address the unique psychological, educational, and socioeconomic conditions of each patient. You will also function as a patient advocate, incorporating the principles of Service Leadership to ensure positive patient and customer relations. Additionally, you will contribute to the unit's success by participating in quality improvement activities, strategic planning, and the orientation of new nursing staff and healthcare students.
To be considered for an interview, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter to the submission portal, marking them as a "Relevant File." Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be filled at any time after the posting period ends. 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 five professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact Penni Berger at penelope-berger@uiowa.edu.
University of Iowa Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
Work model: On-site
10, South Gilbert Street, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, 52240, United States
Iowa City, Iowa
Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or Masters Degree in Nursing. Active enrollment in a BSN program if a Baccalaureate degree is not yet obtained. Knowledge of university policies and procedures.
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Skills: Nursing Theory, Nursing Practice, Patient Care Plan, Nursing Diagnoses, Emergency Care Procedures, Universal Precautions, Computer Applications, Quality Improvement, Research Utilization, Nurse Practice Act.
Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing required; Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing highly desired; Master's Degree in Nursing highly desired.