Staff Nurse - Neuropsychiatric Unit (2Jpw) - Weo Days

Sign-on incentive: Qualified candidates with a minimum of two years of experience are eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $12,500
The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Department of Nursing is seeking a Staff Nurse (RN) to assess patients' nursing care needs, evaluate effectiveness of care provided, and integrate nursing theory and research into clinical practice.
Characteristic Duties of our Staff Nurses include but are not limited to:

• 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
• Assesses patient health care preferences and expectations
• 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
• 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

University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics-recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States-is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®
Percent of Time: 60%
Schedule: Weekend Option Night
Location: Neuropsychiatric Unit, 2JPW
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

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 Requirements

• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with patients/families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members as demonstrated through written and verbal interactions
• Tolerance for active work environment with potential for violence and/or negative behavior is required
• Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire
• General computer skills are required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required

Desirable Qualifications

• Previous RN mental health or healthcare experience is desirable
• If Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is not yet obtained, active enrollment in a BSN program is desirable
• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or Masters Degree in Nursing is highly desired
• Knowledge of University policies and procedures is desired

Please attach a resume as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of14calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions regarding this position please contact Lindsey Fudge at [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.
Additional Information

• Appointment Type: SEIU
• Classification Title: Staff Nurse
• Schedule: Part-time

Compensation

• Pay Level: 52

Contact Information

• Contact Email: [email protected]
• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Lindsey Fudge

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.