Staff Nurse - Neuroscience Intermediate Care Unit (6JC) - 50%-90%

Characteristic Duties

The Staff Nurses on the Neuroscience Intermediate Care Unit (6 JCP) are responsible for applying nursing theory to assess, diagnose, treat, and evaluate patient responses to health and illness. They collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans. These nurses also coordinate the continuum of care across various settings, document interventions, and report patient responses. They integrate patient preferences and expectations into the care plan and ensure safe environments for all patients, visitors, and staff.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with patients/families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members.
• General computer skills are required.

Experience

• 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.

Certifications

• A current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire.

Desirable Qualifications

• A Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or Masters Degree in Nursing is highly desired.
• If a Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is not yet obtained, active enrollment in a BSN program is desirable.
• Previous RN inpatient experience, or recent internship on an inpatient unit is desirable.
• Knowledge of University policies and procedures is desirable.

Location and Salary

The position is located in Iowa City, Iowa and offers a salary range of $60,000 minimum at 100% effort to commensurate with experience. The position requires 50%-90% of time (20-36 hours per week) and varying flexible shifts, every third weekend, and every other holiday.

Benefits

• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.

Additional Information

For more information about Why Iowa?, click here. Please include a resume with your submission. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact the Kylie Guy at kylie-guy@uiowa.edu. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.