RN Full-time
University of Iowa Healthcare

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

University of Iowa Healthcare Iowa City, IA, US
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

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