Staff Nurse - Med/Surg Cardiology Intermediate Care Unit - 60%, Weekend Option Days

University of Iowa Healthcare Iowa City, IA, US

$61,183 / year

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. ®

Medical Surgical Cardiology Intermediate Care Unit (4 RCP) – Gold Beacon Unit

4RCP Is a 47-bed Unit Providing Care For Adult Medical Cardiology, Cardiac And Thoracic Surgery Patients Requiring Telemetry Monitoring, Temporary Cardiac Pacing, Vasoactive And Anticoagulant Medication Infusions. The Unit Provides Care To Postoperative Patients Including Esophagectomies, Nissen Fundoplications, Thoracotomies, Heart Transplantation, Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG), Valve Replacements And Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacements (TAVR). 4RCP Also Provides Care To Patients With Cardiomyopathy, Pulmonary Hypertension, Chest Pain, Post Percutaneous Coronary Interventions, As Well As Arrhythmia Management. In Addition, The Unit Is Certified To Provide Care To Patients With Left Ventricular-assist-devices (LVAD). Through a Multidisciplinary Teamwork Approach, 4RCP Was Awarded With a Gold Beacon Award For Excellence By The American Association Of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN); This Is The Only Gold Beacon Award In The State Of Iowa. Our Certifications Include

Joint Commission Advanced Disease Specific Certification for Ventricular Assist Device
Joint Commission Certification for Ventricular Assist Device Destination Therapy
Joint Commission Certification for Cardiac Valve Repair and Replacement
Joint Commission Disease Specific Certification for Aortic Aneurysm
Joint Commission Disease Specific Certification for Valve Repair and Replacement

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% - 24 Hours Per Week

Schedule: Weekend option, Saturday and Sunday 0700-1930

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 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.

https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits

Relocation Assistant available to qualified applicants.

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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
General computer skills are required
At least 12 months experience on a telemetry inpatient unit.

Certifications

Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire

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
Previous telemetry experience is desired.
Knowledge of University policies and procedures

Please include a resume with your submission. 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 the 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

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