Staff Nurse - L11 Pediatric Cancer Center Infusion

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

The University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Nursing is seeking a Staff Nurse to perform specific tasks to assist members of the Nursing team in providing patient care under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager.

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

• Coordinates pediatric hematology patient care including outpatient visits, labs, and necessary tests, and possible admissions  
• Follows up with test results to both patient and physician
• Provides patient education regarding hematologic conditions and treatments
• Participate in the ongoing management of the patient to facilitate discharge of patient in a timely manner, in collaboration with unit discharge coordinators
• Assists with pediatric hematology consults for patients being treated under other specialties by providing patient education and being a resource for staff
• Acts as a clinical resource or consultant for inpatient and outpatient staff for pediatric hematology patients
• Utilizes, adheres and supports departmental standards and practice guidelines
• Applies nursing theory to the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patient responses to health and illness
• 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
• Participates in the development of unit, division, department and hospital policies, procedures and protocols
• Evaluates and documents effectiveness of patient/family teaching.  Revises plan of care
• Participates in the orientation of new nursing staff and the ongoing education of nursing personnel, as directed by the Nurse Manager or designee
• Incorporates the principles of Service Leadership to ensure positive patient/customer relations
• Participates in professional development activities
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Adheres to UI Health Care policies regarding personal conduct, including: follows established leadership, remaining responsive to instruction and coaching from supervisors and meeting the standards of personal appearance, attendance and punctuality.

  Percent of Time: 60%25
Schedule: 24 hours per week, Day shifts, Monday, Tuesday, and FridayLocation: Stead Family Children’s Hospital (SFCH)
Rotations: No weekends, no holidays, no call
Salary:  $61,183 minimum at 100%25 effort to commensurate *This does not include differentials.  Salary will vary based on years of experience and percent of effort.* 
 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
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Education Required

• 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

Experience Required

• 2 years pediatric or adult hematology oncology 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

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

Desired Qualifications

• Previous Ambulatory nursing experience

Please attach a resume as part of the application process.  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. For questions or additional information, please contact Nursing Recruitment at 319-356-2285.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. If selected for a position, a minimum of 5 references will be collected at a later time.