Staff Nurse - L11 Pediatric Cancer Center Infusion

University of Iowa Healthcare Iowa City, IA, US

Sign-on incentive: Qualified candidates are eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $10,000

The University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Nursing is seeking a Staff Nurse to perform specific tasks to assist members of the Nursing team in providing patient care under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager.

Characteristic Duties of our Staff Nurses include but are not limited to:

Coordinates pediatric hematology patient care including outpatient visits, labs, and necessary tests, and possible admissions
Follows up with test results to both patient and physician
Provides patient education regarding hematologic conditions and treatments
Participate in the ongoing management of the patient to facilitate discharge of patient in a timely manner, in collaboration with unit discharge coordinators
Assists with pediatric hematology consults for patients being treated under other specialties by providing patient education and being a resource for staff
Acts as a clinical resource or consultant for inpatient and outpatient staff for pediatric hematology patients
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
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
Participates in the development of unit, division, department and hospital policies, procedures and protocols
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
Incorporates the principles of Service Leadership to ensure positive patient/customer relations
Participates in professional development activities
Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills
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.

Percent of Time: 60%

Schedule: 24 hours per week, Day shifts, Monday, Tuesday, and Friday

Location: Stead Family Children’s Hospital (SFCH)

Rotations: No weekends, no holidays, no call

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.*

Benefits Highlights

Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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Education Required

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

2 years pediatric or adult hematology oncology experience
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
Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire

Desired Qualifications

Previous Ambulatory nursing experience

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. For questions or additional information, please contact Nursing Recruitment at 319-356-2285.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. If selected for a position, a minimum of 5 references will be collected at a later time.

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: Megan Garton
Contact Email: megan-garton@uiowa.edu

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