Licensed Practical Nurse- Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center

University of Iowa Healthcare Iowa City, IA, US

University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a 100% Licensed Practical Nurse to work in our Holden Comprehensive Cancer Clinic.

Duties To Include

Provides nursing care under the supervision of a registered professional nurse.
Participates in the development of nursing care plans and in the implementation of therapeutic program for patients.
In less complex situations, may assume responsibility for directing and supervising assigned nursing personnel. In more complex situations, performs as an assistant to the registered professional nurse.
Performs patient care related to vital signs, lab draws, setting up and assisting with minor procedures, in-clinic treatments, point of care testing and other duties as assigned.
Provides psychological support to the patient and family based on assessed needs.
Other duties as assigned.

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% (40 hours per week)

Salary: Merit Plan Plan

Schedule: Monday- Friday, variable days/ hours between the hours of 0700-1730. No weekends, No holidays.

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. Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at: https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with the Iowa Board of Nursing, or eligible for temporary work permit. Responsible to take the required continuing education hours to maintain a valid LPN certification.
Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification

Special Qualifications

Medical Terminology
Public Contact/Customer Service

Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a 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 10 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. For questions, contact Nicole Olmstead at nicole-olmstead@uiowa.edu.

Additional Information

Classification Title: Licensed Practical Nurse
Appointment Type: Merit
Schedule: Full-time
Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

Pay Level: 11

Contact Information

Organization: Healthcare
Contact Name: Nicole Olmstead
Contact Email: nicole-olmstead@uiowa.edu

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