Staff Nurse - Orthopedics, Trauma, Spine Unit; RC Weekend Option Day Shifts

Qualified candidates are eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $12,500

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.®

The Surgical & Trauma Care Unit believes it is our responsibility to provide patient-centered care that enables patients and their families to cope with the physiological and psychological aspects of their illness or injury. Exceptional care on our unit combines excellent clinical skills with compassionate care to achieve the highest possible quality of life for our patients.

The pulse of our nursing team isteamwork- fostering holistic, patient-centered care within a healthy work environment where staff thrive both personally and professionally. We are committed to providing the resources necessary for staff to excel and achieve their goals.

OUR PATIENT POPULATION

Trauma & Emergency Surgical Conditions:

Traumatic injuries sustained from events such as motor vehicle accidents and falls

Multi-system traumatic injuries

Acute abdominal emergencies (bowel obstruction, perforation, infection)

Complex wound management and surgical drains

Ostomy creation and management

Hernia repair

Urologic Surgery:

Post-operative urological procedures

Urologic oncology and reconstructive surgeries

Complex catheter and urinary diversion management

Orthopedic Surgery:

Reconstructive joint surgery (hip, knee, shoulder)

• 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.

Education Required:

• 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

Experience

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, including proficiency in managing multiple databases including Microsoft Excel
• Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire.

Desirable

Qualifications:

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

A resume is required as part of the application process. This posting is for multiple openings and will be posted for 7 calendar days. At the end of the 14-day posting period, candidates may reapply to be considered for additional opening s.Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.

Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions or additional information, please contact Tiffany Perkins at tiffany-perkins.

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

Additional Information

• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Staff Nurse
• Schedule:
  
  Part-time

Contact Information

• Contact Name:
  Tiffany Perkins

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.

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