50% To 100% Prep/Recovery Staff Nurse Ambulatory Surgery Center (Sign On Incentive - For Hires New To Ui)

Sign-on Incentive: Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $10,000.

This position is Monday through Friday, no weekends or holidays.

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics department of Ambulatory Surgery Center is seeking Prep/Recovery Staff Nurses to assess patients’ nursing care needs, evaluate and provide Pre-Op and Post-Op care and teaching as appropriate to the patient and caregivers, integrate nursing theory and research into clinical practice. Provide leadership to members of the nursing team in order to maintain patient care standards.

Characteristic Duties of our Staff Nurses include but are not limited to:

• Serve as a member of various University Shared Governance committees, as directed.
• Apply nursing theory to assess, diagnose, treat, and evaluate patient responses.
• Analyze initial and ongoing assessment data to determine diagnosis and patient outcomes.
• Responsible for the maintenance and enhancement of clinical skills in Pre-Op and Post-Op (PACU).
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for patients and follow universal precautions.
• Assist physicians as appropriate in procedures and care of patients.
• Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the public.
• Maintain skills/competency related to special equipment, medications, and procedures.
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality and serve as a patient advocate.
• Participate in the orientation of new nursing staff and their ongoing education and training.
• Participate as a member of the health care team utilizing effective communication skills.
• Participate in the development of unit, department and hospital wide policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Responsible for adherence to legal, professional, and institutional requirements.
• Incorporate the scientific, behavioral, and humanistic principles into clinical practice.
• Adhere to departmental standards, policies, and practice guidelines.
• Perform other projects or tasks as assigned.
• Implement emergency care procedures when necessary.
• Review staffing issues and recommend cost containment strategies.

Become one of Iowa’s best Nurses. Join the Nursing team at Iowa’s only comprehensive academic medical center, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics (UIHC). As a three-time re-designated winner of the Magnet designation for excellence in nursing services by the American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet Recognition Program®, UIHC offers you the opportunity to advance your nursing skills. Work in an environment where your co-workers are committed to excellence, education, and innovation. We are dedicated to providing evidence based, family-centered care while working and learning with a full interdisciplinary team.

The Ambulatory Surgery Center includes a 35 Bed Pre and Post Op preparation and 12 bay PACU recovery unit for outpatient adult and pediatric patients scheduled for surgery.

Percent of Time: 50 to 100% (Salary prorated to percent of time)

Schedule: Monday – Friday, between the hours of 5:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., 8 or 10 hr. shifts plus extension of shift call

Salary: $54,422.00 to commensurate for 100%. Other salary prorated based on percentage. Shift differentials are further detailed in the UIHC SNAHP manual.

SEIU Pay Plan: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan

Benefits Highlights

• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
• Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
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Required Qualifications

• 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) required.
• Current ACLS, PALS certification desired or completion within 6 months of employment is required.
• Current license to practice nursing in State of Iowa is required by date of hire.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with patients/families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members as demonstrated through written and verbal interactions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• General computer skills are required.

Desirable Qualifications

• CAPA and/or CPAN certification desired
• Pre/post-op, surgical in-patient, or labor and delivery registered nurse experience or internship in ASC PACU is highly desired
• If Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is not yet obtained, active enrollment in a BSN program is desirable.
• EKG cardiac monitoring experience is desired
• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing or Masters degree in Nursing is highly desired

Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload cover letter and resume as part of the application process.

Job openings are posted for a minimum 14 days. For more information please contact [email protected].

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

Questions regarding this position please contact [email protected]

Additional Information

• Work Modality Options: On Campus
• Appointment Type: SEIU
• Schedule: Full-time
• Classification Title: Staff Nurse

Compensation

• Pay Level: 52
• Starting Salary Minimum: 27,141.00
• Starting Salary Maximum: 99,572.00

Contact Information

• Contact Name: Donna Dolezal
• Contact Email: [email protected]
• Organization: Healthcare