The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a 90% Staff Nurse to join the University Employee Health Clinic . The Employee Health Nurse promotes and maintains employee health and safety through comprehensive occupational and employee health services. This role supports the management of employee health programs including new‑hire health screenings and onboarding, immunizations, exposure management and contact tracing, bloodborne pathogen and needlestick call line response, and occupational health surveillance testing, such as Audiometry and Spirometry. Characteristic Duties And Responsibilities Apply scientific, behavioral, and humanistic principles to clinical practice. Adhere to departmental standards, practice guidelines, and regulatory requirements. Maintain a safe and secure environment and follow universal precautions. Implement emergency care procedures as needed. Utilize the nursing process to deliver evidence‑based services. Ensure compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, CDC, and organizational policies. Review medical histories, immunization records, and occupational risk assessments. Provide education and counseling related to immunizations, including indications, contraindications, and adverse reactions. Perform and document respirator mask fits, medical clearances, and fit testing in accordance with OSHA respiratory protection standards; provide education on proper respirator use, limitations, and maintenance. Conduct exposure assessments and contact tracing for work-related communicable disease exposures. Manage the bloodborne pathogen and needlestick call line, providing triage, counseling, testing coordination, and follow‑up care. Location: UI Health Care Main Campus 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.® Education Information An Associate’s degree in Nursing, Diploma in Nursing, Baccalaureate degree in Nursing, or Master’s degree in Nursing (MNHP or MSN) is required. Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for university sponsorship for employment authorization. Additional questions, please reach out to Tamara Griffith at tamara-griffith@uiowa.edu Additional Information Classification Title: Staff Nurse Appointment Type: SEIU Schedule: Alternating hours 0700-1530 or 0830-1700. OnCall weekend every 6 weeks. Work Modality Options: On Campus; OnCall weekend hours are remote. Compensation Pay Level: 6 Contact Information Contact Name: Tamara Griffith Contact Email: tamara-griffith@uiowa.edu Additional Information Classification Title: Staff Nurse Appointment Type: SEIU Schedule: Part-time Work Modality Options: On Campus Compensation Pay Level: 6 Contact Information Organization: Healthcare Contact Name: Tamara Griffith Contact Email: tamara-griffith@uiowa.edu
UI Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a 60% - 100% Staff Nurse to work in the Surgery Specialty Clinic (EGS and Plastics). Sign-on incentive: Qualified candidates are eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $10,000 Position Summary The Surgery Specialty Clinic is home to the Emergency General Surgery Clinic and the Plastics Surgery Clinic. The Surgery Specialty Clinic care team includes doctors, nurse practitioners, physician assistant, registered nurses, licensed practical nurse, medical assistants, and physicians in training. The team works together to provide a multidisciplinary and holistic approach to best serve the patient and the family. The Surgery Specialty Clinic Team provides an enjoyable atmosphere for staff that includes ongoing professional growth and development. Duties To Include Applies nursing theory to the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patient responses to health and illness. Telephone triage- asking questions to gauge the patient's condition and recommend the best course of action. This could mean advising the caller to seek emergency care, treat their condition at home, or make an appointment to see a provider. Assesses patient health care preferences and expectations- Provide education to patients preparing for tests, pre-operative information, and reviewing medications Collaboratively coordinates the continuum of care across settings. Assist with coordinating clinic and radiology appointments at UI Health Care and locally as appropriate 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. Work with the patient and family to ensure patient needs are met following procedures/surgeries 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. Review the patient’s medical record(s) to provide accurate information related to their concern and reason for seeing the physician. Review previous testing done and obtain records and images related to clinic visit. Percent of Time: 60% - 100% Salary: $61,183 minimum at 100% effort to commensurate. Salary will be based on years of experience and percent effort Schedule: Variable days and times Monday through Friday 0730- 1700 or until clinic close. No weekends, no holiday, no call. 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 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.® UI Health Care was the first Magnet® hospital in the State of Iowa and we are in pursuit of our 5th Magnet® redesignation. This level of commitment can be seen in every area of our hospital and ambulatory clinics. Education 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 Required Qualifications 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 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. 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: Staff Nurse Appointment Type: SEIU Schedule: Full-time Work Modality Options: On Campus Compensation Pay Level: 52 Contact Information Organization: Healthcare Contact Name: Nicole Olmstead Contact Email: nicole-olmstead@uiowa.edu
Qualified candidates are eligible for a sign-on incentive up to $12,500 based on years of experience The Department of Pathology is seeking a Staff Nurse to provide specialized care to patients in a highly regulated environment. Perform work that involves numerous steps and techniques that require the use of professional judgment. Operate cell separators and other equipment while caring for patients undergoing apheresis procedures. Provide care to patients with varying levels of acuity and age, ranging from outpatients to highly acute inpatients. Supervise designated laboratory staff as directed. Percent of time: 50 - 100% time Schedule: 50% - 100% time, Monday – Friday, with applicant's choice of 8-hour shifts (0730-1600) or 10-hour shifts (0700-1730), with rotating on-call coverage for evenings, weekends, and holidays. Duties To Include Performs therapeutic phlebotomy for patients. Performs therapeutic apheresis procedures and assists in the development of the patient care plan. Reviews and/or participates in quality control and preventive maintenance of equipment Draws Laboratory samples as required. Performs record keeping and data collection using manual and computer methods. Performs other duties as assigned. For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below. The Department of Pathology is part of UI Health Care, a comprehensive health sciences center that serves Iowa and the region, as well as patients referred from the United States and overseas. The Clinical Laboratories are well recognized for providing outstanding and comprehensive care to the patients we serve. The breadth and depth of services provided are amongst the best in the country. The educational programs that the department participates in includes medical students, clinical laboratory scientists as well as biomedical scientists. To learn more: https://medicine.uiowa.edu/pathology/about-us Required Qualifications 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. Current license to practice professional nursing in Iowa. 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. Proven capacity to function with a high degree of autonomy while actively collaborating within a multi-disciplinary team. Excellent organization sills and ability to multi-task. Desirable Qualifications 1-3 years acute care nursing experience. Previous experience using electronic medical records. Knowledge of university policies and procedures. Experience working in a blood donor or apheresis center. Experience using highly specialized medical equipment. Position And Application Details In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission: Resume Cover Letter Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any criminal 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 Brenda Carey via email at brenda-carey@uiowa.edu. Applicant Resource Center – Need help submitting an application or accepting an offer? Support is available! Our Applicant Resource Center is now open in the Fountain Lobby at the Main Hospital. Hours Monday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Tuesday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Wednesday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Or by appointment Contact TAHealthCareSupport@healthcare.uiowa.edu to schedule an appointment or just stop by. Visit the website for more information: Application Resource Center | University of Iowa Health Care Additional Information Classification Title: Staff Nurse Appointment Type: SEIU Schedule: Full-time Work Modality Options: On Campus Compensation Pay Level: 6 Starting Salary Minimum: $61,183 at 100% effort Starting Salary Maximum: Commensurate Contact Information Organization: Healthcare Contact Name: Brenda Carey Contact Email: brenda-carey@uiowa.edu
