Staff Nurse - Holden Cancer Center Chemo Infusion Suite (75% - 100%)

Staff Nurse - Holden Cancer Center Chemo Infusion Suite

University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a 75 % - 100% Staff Nurse to work for the Holden Cancer Center - Chemo Infusion Suite. Duties to include: 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: 75% / 30 hours a week - 100% / 40 hours a week Schedule: 7 days per week with variable hours between 0700-1900. 10hr shifts preferred. Rotating weekends. No holidays. Weekends to start in the fall. Salary: $61,782 minimum at 100% effort to commensurate. Salary will be based on years of experience and percent effort. Procedural Differentials: Up to $5,000 per year 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.

The Department of Nursing has achieved Magnet status four times. This level of commitment can be seen in every area of our hospital and ambulatory clinics. Our Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center is dedicated to bringing world class research and cancer care to Iowa, the Midwest, and beyond. The Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center is Iowa's only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center and has held that designation since 2000. We also hold accreditations with the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) and the Commission on Cancer (COC). The Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center's Mission Statement is to decrease the pain and suffering caused by cancer in Iowa, surrounding communities, and around the world through improved cancer prevention and treatment based on three interdependent missions of research, clinical service, and education. We accomplish this in a multidisciplinary approach where our nursing staff are valued members of the team.

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 Current license to practice in the state of Iowa by the time of hire. Minimum of 1 year recent (within the last 10 years) experience administering chemotherapy, biotherapy, and/or immunotherapy OR 1 year of high alert medication administration within the past 10 years 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. Must be able to work well in a team is a valuable skill. 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.