Staff Nurse - Respiratory Specialty and Palliative Care Unit - 50%-90% The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a Staff Nurse for the Respiratory Specialty and Palliative Care Unit (RSCCU). This unit is a 25-bed intermediate, ICU step-down unit that uniquely incorporates two different patient populations on one floor.
The RSCCU has 19 beds for pulmonary care for adult patients with lung diseases and complex pulmonary problems, and 6 beds for Palliative Care patients. The unit also staffs Respiratory Therapists 24/7.
Characteristic Duties of our Staff Nurses include but are not limited to 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
Requirements:
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
Current ACLS certification is desired
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
RN experience in hospice or palliative care is desired
Knowledge of University policies and procedures
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary range: $10,000.00/yr - $60,000.00/yr. The University of Iowa offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid vacation, sick leave, health, dental, life and disability insurance options, and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer.