RN-Research- Nassif Cancer Care

University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a 50% Adolescent and Young Adult Nurse Navigator to work for the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center with the AYA Team. Our Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center is dedicated to bringing world class research and cancer care to Iowa, the Midwest, and beyond. We rank #47 in the country for Oncology care in the U.S. News & World Report. The Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center is Iowa’s only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center and has held that designation since 2000. We also hold accreditations with the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) and the Commission on Cancer (COC). The Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Mission Statement is to decrease the pain and suffering caused by cancer in Iowa, surrounding communities, and around the world through improved cancer prevention and treatment based on three interdependent missions of research, clinical service, and education. We accomplish this in a multidisciplinary approach where our nursing staff are valued members of the team. Summary Functions as a clinical expert and care coordinator for a specific patient population interfacing with administrative, clinical nursing staff, physicians and patients/families. The Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Nurse Navigator functions as a clinical expert and care coordinator for AYA Program of the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center (HCCC). The AYA Nurse Navigator functions as a clinical liaison between the primary healthcare team and patients/families with attention to the unique experiences to AYA cancer patients including psychosocial care, onco-fertility and clinical trial enrollments. They will provide seamless patient-centered navigation through the continuum of care from initial diagnosis until transition into survivorship or end-of-life care Position Responsibilities Serves as a clinical expert and resource to AYA patients with a cancer diagnosis ages 18 to 39. Meets with patient at enrollment to AYA program to make a face-to-face introduction and provide navigation related education. Places follow-up orders for routine check-ins with AYA patients throughout their cancer trajectory to educate and access for unique needs. Communicates with physicians and members of the health care team directing patient care. Collaborates efforts with multidisciplinary team members to streamline fertility preservation process and sexual health. Works in partnership with the patient’s primary cancer treatment team to ensure patients and family members receive streamlined information. Partners with the multidisciplinary team including social work, psychosocial support, financial counseling as well as others to navigate a smooth patient experience. Collaborates with nursing staff and other health care professionals in the development and review of standards and in planning, implementing and evaluating patient care for AYA patients. Coordinates referrals with internal and external physicians. Provide leadership for AYA patient care programs and collaborate with unit-based nuse management teams. Participates in development and implementation of managed care programs for a AYA patients. Advocate for the unique needs of AYA patients, families and staff. Serves as an educational and clinical resource to AYA patients/family/staff (supports patient/family/educational activities). Facilitates learning and provides education to those in external agencies, communities and to other health care professionals. Educate respective departments on the unique needs of the AYA program. Promote program awareness and connectiveness between various UI Health Care departments and divisions. Interacts with staff, patients, medical staff, peers, and others in a professional and cooperative manner. Participates in the development of goals for the AYA Program. Provides clinical triage for calls made to the AYA Program. Provides content for monthly AYA newsletter. Represents AYA in monthly Teen Cancer America webinars and other national committees. Attend meetings and participates on committees and support groups as appropriate; serves as a member of the AYA Core team and AYA Steering Committee. Assists patients in completing AYA Enrollment form and documents relevant information Maintains EPIC documentation and metrics of all AYA enrolled patients. Shares pertinent information with AYA Patient and Family Life Specialist, AYA Social Worker and other team members on a continual basis regarding AYA enrolled patients. Performs all other duties and tasks assigned as they relate to patient/family education, care coordination, nursing SOP’s, nursing quality and improvement and nursing education. Adheres to professional and legal standards of nursing practice. Maintains confidentiality of patient and staff information. Promotes a positive work environment. Exhibits a commitment to quality and process improvement. Remains calm and constructive in conflict situations, listens and attempts to understand other points of view. Performs other special projects and tasks as assigned. Adheres to professional and legal standards of nursing practice. Maintains confidentiality of patient and staff information. Demonstrates the core values of service leadership: respect, communication, accountability, integrity, and compassion. Remains calm and constructive in conflict situations, listens and attempts to understand other points of view. Analyzes own performance in accordance with position expectations, develops goals and implements a plan to meet goals. Is self-directed in using time. Percent of time: 50% Schedule: Monday- Friday flexible daytime hours. No weekends, No Holidays. Salary: $32,121 minimum at 50% effort to commensurate. Salary will be based on years of experience and percent effort. Location: University Campus Benefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. Required Qualifications A Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is required Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire Reasonable (within the last 1-3 years) nursing experience is required Demonstrates expertise in specific clinical area of practice In order to be considered, applicants must upload resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact nicole-olmstead@uiowa.edu. 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. Additional Information Classification Title: Nurse Clinician Appointment Type: SEIU Schedule: Part-time Work Modality Options: On Campus Compensation Pay Level: 70 Contact Information Organization: Healthcare Contact Name: Nicole Olmstead Contact Email: nicole-olmstead@uiowa.edu

Outpatient

Neurology Clinic - Staff Nurse (Stroke/General/NIS/Cognitive)

Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $10,000. The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Neurology is looking a full-time Staff Nurse to provide to provide excellent patient care in the Neurology Outpatient Clinic. The Staff Nurse will focus primarily on the General/Stroke/Cognitive/Neurointerventional Surgery (NIS) patient population and will assess those patients' nursing care needs, evaluate effectiveness of care provided, and provide leadership to members of the nursing team. As part of the care team, the Staff Nurse may also assist with additional patient populations as needs arise. Patient diagnoses may include movement, central nervous system (CNS) autoimmune diseases, epilepsy, and headache. Job Duties Include 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. Assesses patient health care preferences and expectations. 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. Maintains skills/competency related to special equipment, medications, and procedures common to the patient population of the unit/division. Evaluates patient's response to multidisciplinary care. Uses evaluation data to revise and implement change. 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. Contributes to the solutions of staffing issues. Contributes to cost containment strategies in unit. 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. Participates in ongoing strategic planning process. Participates in the development and implementation of computer applications. 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. Evaluates and documents effectiveness of patient/family teaching. Revises plan of care. Participates in the orientation of new nursing staff and the ongoing education of nursing personnel, as directed by the Nurse Manager or designee. Participates in formal and informal teaching with health care students. Serves as clinical teaching assistant for senior level nursing students as directed by the Nurse Manager or designee. Participates in research utilization activities. Integrates research findings into practice. Applies quality improvement principals to improve patient outcomes. Participates in quality improvement activities. Responsible for identification of improvement opportunities. 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. Complies with personnel policies. 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. Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills. Remains calm and constructive in conflict situations. Provides recognition and support for colleagues. Incorporates the principles of Service Leadership to ensure positive patient/customer relations. 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. Pre-operative patient education and surgical planning Pay Grade: 6 - https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay Percent of Time: 100% Schedule: 8:30am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday. This position will participate in the late rotation, including one closing shift per week, to ensure patient care needs are met prior to and at clinic close. No call, no weekends, and no holidays. The University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center—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. ® Required Qualifications An Associate’s Degree, a Diploma in Nursing, a Baccalaureate Degree, Professional Masters of Nursing and Healthcare Practice (MNHP), MSN/Clinical Nurse Leader, or a Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN, MA) Current license to practice nursing in Iowa Excellent written and verbal communication skills Desired Qualifications Minimum of 1-year inpatient nursing experience Experience working with Neuroscience patient population Ambulatory Nursing experience Nursing Certification Please attach a resume as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. 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 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For additional questions, please contact Lilli Wulff at 319-356-4417 or lillian-wulff@uiowa.edu. Additional Information Classification Title: Staff Nurse Appointment Type: SEIU Schedule: Full-time Compensation Pay Level: 6 Contact Information Organization: Healthcare Contact Name: Lilli Wulff Contact Email: lillian-wulff@uiowa.edu

Staff Nurse - PET (0800-1630, M-F)

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Radiology is seeking a Staff Nurse to provide specialized care in a highly regulated environment in the Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Imaging Center. The Staff Nurse will assess patients' nursing care needs, evaluate effectiveness of care provided, integrate nursing theory and research into clinical practice, and provide leadership to members of the health care team to maintain patient care standards. Position Responsibilities Applies nursing theory to the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patient responses to health and illness. Assesses patient health care preferences and expectations. Collaboratively coordinates the continuum of care across various care settings. Provides pre, intra- and post-procedure nursing care (assessment, monitoring, intervention, and education) related to diagnostic and research procedures. Assists in the collection of arterial and venous blood samples. Prepares and completes daily patient workup for next day’s scheduled patients, including PET/CT and research patients. Accurately completes, documents, and files required daily/weekly/monthly equipment checks and clinic audits. Monitors and ensures adequate supply levels in the department, ordering supplies when needed. Implements patient care plan according to patient priorities, which includes interventions identified through nursing diagnoses. Documents and reports interventions and patient/family response/education. Collaborates and integrates contributions of patients and families into multidisciplinary patient care plan. Implements nursing interventions according to department, division, and/or unit policies, procedures, and protocols to maintain safe and secure environment for patients, visitors and staff. Follows universal precautions. The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities required of individuals performing this job. University of Iowa Health Care—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: 100% Schedule: M-F, 0800 - 1630 Benefits Highlights Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa Collaborates and integrates contributions of patients and families into multidisciplinary patient care plan. Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans For more information about Why Iowa? Click here Education Requirements An Associate degree in Nursing, Diploma in Nursing, or Baccalaureate degree in Nursing, Professional Master of Nursing and Healthcare Practice (MNHP), MSN/Clinical Nurse Leader, or a master's degree in Nursing (MSN, MA) is required If a Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is not yet obtained, active enrollment in a BSN program is required Experience Requirements Minimum one year of recent RN experience Experience in tracheostomy care Experience with arterial lines Experience placing IV access Experience accessing ports Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and limited resources Demonstration of strong organizational skills and time management Previous experience using electronic medical records Certification Requirements Current license to practice nursing in Iowa BLS Certification Desired Qualifications Medical-Surgical nursing experience EKG recognition experience Application Process: To be considered, applicants must upload a resume and a cover letter (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. With additional questions, please reach out to Alyssa Tucker at alyssa-tucker@uiowa.edu. Additional Information Classification Title: Staff Nurse Appointment Type: SEIU Schedule: Full-time Work Modality Options: On Campus Compensation Pay Level: 6 Contact Information Organization: Healthcare Contact Name: Alyssa Tucker Contact Email: alyssa-tucker@uiowa.edu

ICU

Staff Nurse - Surgical and Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit SNICU - 60%-90%

All qualified candidates are eligible for a sign on incentive of up to $10,000 The University of Iowa Health Care—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. ® Surgical and Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit (SNICU) (5 JPP) The Surgical and Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit (SNICU) is the largest intensive care unit in Iowa, seeing more than 2,500 patients each year. The 36-bed unit is structurally divided into three bays. It is staffed by a multidisciplinary team skilled in the care of acutely ill surgical and neuroscience patients. Beyond routine care for patients requiring intensive care following surgery, the SNICU provides care for patients suffering from: Respiratory failure Sepsis Multi-system trauma Peri-operative complications Acute neurological injuries Pre- and post-organ transplantation care Pain The SNICU provides a full range of intensive care services, using advanced monitoring techniques and equipment including: Pulmonary artery catheters Arterial lines Intracranial pressure monitoring and CSF drainage Ventilatory support Continuous infusion of vasoactive medications Care for micro-vascular reconstruction Advanced neurological monitoring Multiple renal replacement therapies (CRRT) Nitric oxide Hypothermia Management Pentobarbital Comas The SNICU is grounded in the belief that our primary responsibility is to provide care that will assist critically ill patients to cope with the physiological and psychological components of their illness or injury. The goal of the critical care team is to assist the patient and their family to maximize those actions that support a state of well-being, minimize those actions that threaten it, and, when necessary, to attain a dignified and peaceful death. We believe that care of the critically ill patient and family is both an art and a science intended to bring about maximum quality of life. Our Honors And Awards Include Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval for stroke care The Joint Commission Designated Primary Stroke Center Advanced Certification in Palliative Care from The Joint Commission American College of Surgeons (ACS) Verified Level 1 Trauma Center American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) Silver Beacon Award for Excellence 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 Assesses patient health care preferences and expectations 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 Percent of Time: 60%-90% Schedule: Shifts vary, will include a weekend rotation and holiday rotation Location: Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa Salary: $61,183 minimum at 100% effort to commensurate *This does not include differentials. Salary will vary based on years of experience and percent of effort.* SEIU Pay Plan: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan Pay Differentials: Shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Premium pay for additional shifts greater than 4 hours. Inpatient differential of up to $10,000 per year based on percent time Benefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. Relocation Assistant available to qualified applicants. https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits For more information about Why Iowa?, click here 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 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 A minimum of current telemetry or current cardiac step down experience or 1 year recent RN experience or Completion of senior internship/preceptorship or completion of at least 100 clinical hours in an ED, ICU, intermediate care unit General computer skills are required Certifications Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire Current ACLS certification is desired 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 Knowledge of University policies and procedures Please attach a resume as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact Kylie Guy at kylie-guy@uiowa.edu 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. Additional Information Classification Title: Staff Nurse Appointment Type: SEIU Schedule: Part-time Work Modality Options: On Campus Compensation Pay Level: 52 Contact Information Organization: Healthcare Contact Name: Kylie Guy Contact Email: kylie-guy@uiowa.edu

Staff Nurse - Nursing Radiology - 100%