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Staff Nurse - Day of Surgery Admissions (DOSA) (100%)

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University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa

RN · Higher Education

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Role

Schedule
Days
Weekends
No weekends
Term
Permanent
Practice
Union position
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN

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About this role

University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a Staff Nurse for Day of Surgery Admissions (DOSA) with Perioperative Services.

Position Summary

Assess patients' nursing care needs, evaluate effectiveness of care provided, and integrate nursing theory and research into clinical practice. Provide leadership to members of the nursing team in order to maintain patient care standards.

Duties To Include

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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.

Percent of Time: 100%

Schedule

Hours vary between 0500-2030. Monday - Friday, 8-10 hour shifts available. No overnights, no weekends, no holidays.

Salary: $61,782 minimum at 100% effort to commensurate *This does not include differentials. Salary will vary based on years of experience and percent of effort.

Pay Differentials

  • Shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts.

Procedural Differentials: Up to $5,000 per year (at 100% effort). Location: University Campus

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

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.®

Education

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

Required Qualifications

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. Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire

Desired Qualifications

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

Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. For questions, contact Faby Orozco at Fabiola-Orozco@uiowa.edu.

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

Additional Information

Classification Title: Staff Nurse Appointment Type: SEIU

Schedule

Full-time Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

Pay Level: 52

Contact Information

  • Organization: Healthcare
  • Contact Name: Faby Orozco
  • Contact Email: fabiola-orozco@uiowa.edu

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Requirements

  • 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.
  • Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire
  • Desired Qualifications
  • Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or Masters Degree in Nursing is highly desired.
  • If Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is not yet obtained, active enrollment in a BSN program is desirable.
  • Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.
  • Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. For questions, contact Faby Orozco at Fabiola-Orozco@uiowa.edu.
  • This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
  • Additional Information
  • Classification Title: Staff Nurse
  • Appointment Type: SEIU

Place

City
Iowa City, Iowa
Median rent
$1,094/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities

Local household income
$58,546/yr

all local households, not nurse pay

Metro price level
8% below the national average

Iowa City area index 91.5, where 100 is the national average.

Address
Iowa City, IA 52242, USA

Iowa City blends Big Ten college-town energy with Midwestern accessibility, giving traveling RNs a mix of cultural events, riverfront trails, and a compact downtown core. Home to the University of Iowa's medical campus, it offers consistent clinical opportunities in a setting that feels both intellectually vibrant and genuinely welcoming to newcomers.

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You would be joining University of Iowa Health Care in Iowa City—the state’s only comprehensive academic medical center and regional referral center, with a workforce of more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers. The stated mission is simple: Changing Medicine.…

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