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Staff Nurse - Children's Prep and Recovery - Evenings (100%)

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University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa

RN · Higher Education

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Posted Aug 5

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Shift
Evenings
Hours a week
40
Unit
PACU

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Role

Schedule
Evenings · 40 hours
Weekends
Weekends required
Term
Permanent
On the floor
On call
Practice
Union position
Setting
Hospital
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RN

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Pay

Sign-on bonus
$10,000

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About this role

Qualified candidates are eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $10,000.

The Stead Family Children’s Department of Perioperative Services, Pre/Postoperative care is seeking a Staff Nurse to Apply nursing theory to the assessment diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patient responses to health and illness, assess patient health care preferences and expectations, and collaboratively coordinate the continuum of care across settings.

Characteristic Duties of our Staff Nurses include but are not limited to:

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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

Become one of Iowa's best Nurses. Join the Nursing team at Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center, University of Iowa Health Care (UI Health Care). As a three-time winner of the Magnet designation for excellence in nursing services by the American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet Recognition Program®, UI Health Care offers you the opportunity to advance your nursing skills. Work in an environment where your co-workers are committed to excellence, education, and innovation. We are dedicated to providing evidence based, family-centered care while working and learning with a full interdisciplinary team.

The Department of Perioperative Services within the Stead Family Children’s Hospital is responsible for providing services for patients before, during, and after surgery. Our staff is committed to providing quality patient care, compassionate service, and exhibiting UI Health Care WECARE Core values in all we do. We are proud to be a part of Iowa’s only nationally ranked children’s hospital where we are committed to changing medicine and changing kids’ lives®.

The Pre/Postoperative primary working hours are Monday – Friday from 6:00 AM – 8:30 PM advertised positions will align with these hours unless otherwise stated. Pre/Postoperative staff are subject to extension of shift and an on-call rotation. Further explanation of extension of shift and on-call status will be available in the SNAHP Employee Manual

Percent of Time: 100%

Schedule

hours primarily 1000-2030 Monday through Friday with occasional night, holiday, and weekend call. There are options for 8 and 10-hr shifts

Pay Grade: 52 - https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan

Salary: $61,782 (at 100% effort) to commensurate *this does not include inpatient or

  • shift differential

Pay Differentials

  • Shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Inpatient differentials up to $10,000 per year

OR Premium Pay: Up to $10,000 (at 100% effort).

Qualified candidates are eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $10,000.

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 For more information about Why Iowa?, click here

Required 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 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

Desirable 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 Knowledge of university policies and procedures is desired

Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload an updated resume/CV as part of the application process.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

All positions will require an orientation schedule of

  • 8 hour shifts, primarily Monday through Friday.

For additional information contact anne-phillips@uiowa.edu

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: Anne Beyerink
  • Contact Email: anne-phillips@uiowa.edu

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Requirements

  • 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
  • Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire
  • Desirable 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
  • Knowledge of university policies and procedures is desired
  • Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload an updated resume/CV as part of the application process.
  • Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days.
  • Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
  • All positions will require an orientation schedule of
  • 8 hour shifts, primarily Monday through Friday.

Benefits

  • Sign-on bonus up to $10,000
  • Paid vacation
  • Sick leave
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance options
  • Generous employer contributions into retirement plans

Place

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

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$58,546/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
8% below the national average

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

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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Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities.

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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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Pediatrics is open from year one. Children's hospitals run their own new grad residencies.

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