Staff Nurse Adult Neurology/Epilepsy Monitoring (2BT) - 60% Night Shifts

About the role

The Adult Neurology/Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (2BT) is part of UI Health Care's Intensive and Specialty Services (ISS) division. It is a 9-bed acute adult unit for patients with epilepsy, headache/facial pain, multiple sclerosis, immune suppressed neuropathies, and movement disorders. 2BT utilizes state-of-the-art video-monitoring and video EEG.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' nursing care needs
• Evaluate effectiveness of care provided
• Integrate nursing theory and research into clinical practice

Requirements

• Current license to practice nursing in Iowa by date of hire
• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or Masters Degree in Nursing is required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• General computer skills
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills with patients/families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or Masters Degree in Nursing is highly desired
• Active enrollment in a BSN program if Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is not yet obtained
• Previous telemetry experience is desirable
• Knowledge of University policies and procedures

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Interpersonal skills with patients/families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members
• General computer skills

Benefits

• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
• Relocation Assistant available to qualified applicants

Pay

• $61,183 minimum at 100% effort to commensurate SEIU Pay Plan: PD20
• Shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts
• Premium pay for additional shifts greater than 4 hours
• Inpatient differential of $10,000 per year based on percent time

Schedule

• Night shifts with a weekend and holiday rotation