Staff Nurse - Medical/Surgical Oncology Unit (4JPP), 60% - Weekend Option Night Shifts

Staff Nurse (RN) for Medical Surgical Oncology Unit (4JPP)

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a Staff Nurse (RN) for the Medical Surgical Oncology Unit (4JPP). The Medical Surgical Oncology Unit is a 44-bed adult medical-surgical oncology unit and part of UI Health Care's Medical Surgical Services (MSS) division. This unit is part of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated Holden Comprehensive Cancer center and Silver Beacon Award of Excellence Unit. This unit is ranked 43rd in the nation for cancer care according to US. News and World Report. A Staff Nurse in this unit will assess patients' nursing care needs, evaluate effectiveness of care provided, and integrate nursing theory and research into clinical practice. The Unit vision is to provide expertise in quality patient/family-centered care for every patient, every time.

Why Join the Team?

• The 4 JPP unit vision is to provide expertise in quality patient/family-centered care for every patient, every time.
• 4 JPP offers an energizing and healthy work environment that allows staff to thrive and grow both personally and professionally by offering oncology-based orientation, annual oncology enrichment classes, and monthly educational in services.
• Specialty training in chemotherapy administration and oncology care
• Dynamic, fast-paced environment that safely pushes your nursing skill set to the next level
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary work environment dedicated to safe, quality patient care as demonstrated by daily nurse lead rounds
• Work with some of the world's experts in both medical and surgical oncology.
• A unit committed to the UI Department of Nursing shared governance model to promote staff nurse leadership and autonomy as well as a generous professional recognition program
• Nurse Residency and Preceptor Programs for new and experienced RNs
• Opportunities to precept nursing students though our Dedicated Education Unit program
• Pioneer unit for compassionate, connected patient care
• Aid in administration of clinical trials to enhance cancer care. At any time, Holden offers more than 300 active clinical trials.

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.

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.

Percent of Time: 60% (24 hours/week) Schedule: Weekend Option, Night Shifts Location: UI Health Care Main Campus, John Pappajohn Pavilion (4JPP)

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 - click here for details
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• Hear what our staff has to say about our MSS division here

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, including proficiency in managing multiple databases including Microsoft Excel.
• Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing is highly desired
• If Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is not yet obtained, active enrollment in a BSN program is desirable

A resume is required as part of the application process. This posting is for multiple openings and will be posted for 7 calendar days. At the end of the 7-day posting period, candidates may reapply to be considered for additional openings. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any 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 questions or additional information, please contact Tiffany Perkins.

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.