Staff Nurse - Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center; Surgical Oncology

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

University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a 100% Staff Nurse to work for the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center with the Surgical Oncology Team.

• 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 a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff. Follows universal precautions.

Percent of Time: 100%

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8‑10 hour shifts available. Required to work two extended shifts once every four weeks. No nights, no holidays, no weekends.

Salary:
Minimum $61,183 at 100% effort, commensurate with experience and percent 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.

The University of Iowa Health Care is recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States and is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center as well as 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.

The Department of Nursing has achieved Magnet status five times, demonstrating commitment to excellence in nursing and patient care.

The Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center is dedicated to bringing world‑class research and cancer care to Iowa, the Midwest, and beyond. We rank #47 in the country for oncology care in the U.S. News & World Report. The Center is Iowa’s only NCI‑designated comprehensive cancer center and has held that designation since 2000. We also hold accreditations with the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) and the Commission on Cancer (COC).

The Center’s mission is to decrease the pain and suffering caused by cancer in Iowa, surrounding communities, and around the world through improved cancer prevention and treatment based on research, clinical service, and education, accomplished through a multidisciplinary approach where nursing staff are valued members of the team.

• 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 in the state of Iowa by the time of hire.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills with patients/families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members.
• General computer skills.
• Ability to work well in a team.

• 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.
• Oncology experience desired.
• Previous experience with EPIC preferred.

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 seven calendar days. The posting may be removed and filled at any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact nicole-olmstead.

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.

• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Staff Nurse
• Appointment Type: SEIU
• Schedule:
  
  Full‑time
• Work Modality Options:
  On Campus

• Pay Level: 52

• Organization:
  Healthcare
• Contact Name:
  Nicole Olmstead
• Contact Email: nicole-olmstead