Staff Nurse - Pediatric Cath Lab

Sign-on incentive Qualified candidates are eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $10,000. Position Details The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is hiring a Staff Nurse to perform tasks to assist the nursing team in providing patient care under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager. Schedule : 32‑40 hours per week, 8‑ or 9‑hour shifts, days between 0700‑1630, weekend and holiday call rotation. Location : Stead Family Children’s Hospital (SFCH). Salary : $61,183 minimum at 100% effort; salary varies by experience and effort. Percent of Time : 80‑100%. Responsibilities Incorporate the scientific, behavioral and humanistic principles for application to clinical practice. Adhere to departmental standards and practice guidelines. Apply nursing theory to assess, diagnose, treat and evaluate patient responses. Analyze initial and ongoing assessment data to determine diagnoses and patient outcomes. Develop patient care plan based on observations and assessments and recommend interventions to attain expected outcomes. Collaborate and integrate information from patient and family into multidisciplinary patient care plan and evaluate responses. Develop, coordinate and implement transfer/discharge planning. Maintain a safe and secure environment for patients and follow universal precautions. Implement emergency care procedures when necessary. Maintain skills/competency related to special equipment, medications and procedures. Responsible and accountable for the provision of care for patients. Evaluate the quality of nursing care provided by other staff members. Participate as a member of the health care team utilizing effective communication skills. Participate in the development of unit, department and hospital policies, procedures and protocols. Review staffing issues and recommend cost containment strategies. Serve as a member of various University committees, as directed. Responsible for the development, implementation and monitoring of an interdisciplinary CareMap. Participate in ongoing strategic planning process. Perform other projects or tasks as assigned. Develop and implement health education teaching plan. Evaluate and document effectiveness of patient/family teaching. Participate in the orientation of new nursing staff and the ongoing education and training. Serve as clinical teaching assistant for senior‑level nursing and health care students. Participate in research utilization activities and integrate findings into practice. Apply quality improvement principles to improve patient outcomes. Responsible for variance tracking of critical paths and implement corrective action. 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. Education Required Associate’s Degree in Nursing, Diploma in Nursing, 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). Experience Required Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills demonstrated with patients/families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members. General computer skills. Certifications Current license to practice nursing in Iowa required by date of hire. Desirable Qualifications Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or Masters Degree in Nursing is highly desired. Active enrollment in a BSN program is desirable if Baccalaureate degree not yet obtained. Recent acute care pediatric experience in a staff nurse role. Pediatric ICU or Cath Lab (adult or pediatric) RN experience. Compensation Pay Level: 52 #J-18808-Ljbffr