Registered Nurse (RN) Job Description
Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $10,000 University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics—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. ® UI Hospitals & Clinics was the first hospital in Iowa to be designated a Magnet Hospital (2004) by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the first hospital in Iowa to be re-designated four times (2008, 2013, 2018, and 2023). Percent of Time: 50 - 100% Schedule example: 50%-100% positions available. 20-40 hours per week dependent upon percentage of position. Rotating D/E/N shifts and rotating days off. 8/12 hour shifts available. Weekend and holiday rotating assignments required. Orientation will be at 100% schedule/40 hours per week. Orientation duration may vary. Location: Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa SEIU Pay Plan: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan Salary: $60,000 minimum at 100% effort to commensurate *This does not include differentials. Salary will vary based on years of experience and percent of effort.* Pay Differentials: Shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Premium pay for additional shifts greater than 4 hours. Inpatient differential of up to $5,000 per year QUALIFICATIONS: 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. Licensure/Certification Requirements: License to practice nursing in the state of Iowa required by date of hire. Experience Requirements: Minimum of six months ED, or critical care (ICU, telemetry inpatient) nursing experience, or a minimum of 12 months RN inpatient hospital nursing experience and/or completion of a senior internship in a level 1, 2, or 3 ED or ICU (within the last year). Demonstrated ability to effectively manage critically-ill patient population within highly functioning unit/department Proven capacity to function with a high degree of autonomy while actively collaborating within a multi-disciplinary team Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with patients/families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members as demonstrated through written and verbal interactions Successful history in building/facilitating interpersonal relationships involving patients, families, colleagues, and student-learners Excellent written and verbal communication skills General proficiency with computers Desired Qualifications: Minimum of two years of ED or critical care experience (within the last 6 months) Experience in pediatric emergency nursing care Experience utilizing electronic medical records Knowledge of University policies and procedures