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University of Iowa · 1 day ago

Weekend Option Staff Nurse - Acute Internal Medicine Unit (4/5 South) 60% Weekend Option Day Shifts

Iowa City, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

University of Iowa Health Care's Department of Nursing is seeking a Weekend Staff Nurse (RN) for the Adult Acute Internal Medicine Unit. The role involves providing high-quality, personalized care to patients in a multidisciplinary setting, focusing on assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patient responses to health and illness.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities

No H1B

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Registered Nurse LicenseNursing DegreePatient Care PlanningComputer SkillsInterpersonal Skills

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

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

Preferred

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing is highly desired

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

Benefits

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Health, dental, life and disability insurance options

Generous employer contributions into retirement plans

Company

University of Iowa

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