Or Staff Nurse -100% - Ambulatory Surgery Center (Sign On Incentive For Hires New To Ui)

Sign-on incentive: Qualified candidates with a minimum of two years experience are eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $10,000. Current UI employees are not eligible.

Position schedule (4) 10 hours shifts - 6:45 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. Monday through Friday with weekly call 2 extension of shift, no weekends or holidays. Rotating days off.

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics department of Ambulatory Surgery Center is seeking a 100% Operating Room Staff Nurse to assess patients’ nursing care needs, plan and provide Intra-op care based on needs, evaluate effectiveness of care provided and teach the patient and caregivers as appropriate, 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:

• May perform RN monitored sedation.
• Serve as a member of various University committees, as directed.
• Participate as a member of the health care team utilizing effective communication skills.
• Adhere to departmental standards and practice guidelines.
• Participate in ongoing strategic planning.
• Maintain skills/competency related to special equipment, medications, and procedures.
• Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the public.
• Participate in the orientation of new nursing staff and the ongoing education and training.
• Apply quality improvement principles to improve patient outcomes.
• Review staffing issues and recommend cost containment strategies.
• Responsible for the maintenance and enhancement of clinical skills in multi-service operating rooms.
• Analyze initial and ongoing assessment data to determine diagnosis and patient outcomes.
• Participate in the development of unit, department and hospital policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Incorporate the scientific, behavioral, and humanistic principles for application to clinical practice.
• Implement emergency care procedures when necessary.
• Serve as clinical teaching assistant for senior level nursing and healthcare students.
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality and serve as a patient advocate.
• Responsible for adherence to legal, professional, and institutional requirements.
• Apply nursing theory to assess, diagnose, treat, and evaluate patient responses.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for patients and follow universal precautions.
• Assist physicians as appropriate in procedures and care of patients.
• Perform other projects or tasks as assigned.

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 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 12 operating rooms with state-of-the-art technology, including integrated imaging and communication, for outpatient adult and pediatric patients.

Percent of Time: 100%

Schedule: Monday through Friday - (4) 10 hour shifts scheduled 6:45 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. with weekly call 2 extension of shift, rotating days off.

Salary: $54,282.00 to commensurate. 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

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• 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

Required Qualifications

• Current license to practice nursing in State of Iowa is required by date of hire.
• An associate 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 certification or completion within 6 months of employment is required.
• 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

• CNOR Certification desired.
• 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.
• Intra-operative experience and/or recent (in last 12 months) internship in an Intra-Operative area is highly desired.

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

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.

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.

For more information regarding this position, please contact Melissa Vrban [email protected].

Additional Information

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

Compensation

• Pay Level: 52
• Starting Salary Minimum: 54,282.00
• Starting Salary Maximum: 99.752.00

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Melissa Vrban
• Contact Email: [email protected]