Staff Nurse - Hemodialysis Inpatient Unit (50%25-100%25)

University of Iowa

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Iowa City, Iowa

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Provide hemodialysis and continuous renal replacement therapy to patients with acute kidney disease. Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

The Staff Nurse position in the Hemodialysis Inpatient Unit requires an associate's degree or higher in Nursing and a current Iowa nursing license by the hire date. Candidates should possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with general computer proficiency, to provide direct patient care and collaborate within an interdisciplinary team. Previous RN Dialysis experience is desired.

Job Description

**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 50%25-100%25 Staff Nurse to work at the Hemodialysis Inpatient Unit.

Duties to include:

  • Providing hemodialysis and Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy to patients with acute kidney disease. 

  • Responsible for direct patient care in the renal replacement suite

  • Provide appropriate treatment for assigned patients as developed by the interdisciplinary team.

  • Deliver safe and effective care to adult acute renal patients using critical thinking and collaboration. 

  • Accurate documentation in the Electronic Medical Record.

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.®—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.® 

Percent of Time: 50%25-100%25 / 20 hours a week up to 40 hours a week
Schedule: Mon-Sat, rotating 10 hour shifts with variable start times. Working 2 out of every 4 Saturdays. On call responsibilities
Salary: $61,183 minimum at 100%25 effort to commensurate. Salary will be based on years of 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
 



Education

  • 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
Required Qualifications
  • Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire
  • 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.
Desired Qualifications
  • If Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is not yet obtained, active enrollment in a BSN program is desirable.
  • Previous RN Dialysis and IV cannulation experience is desired.
  • Knowledge of university policies and procedures is desired.
  • 1 year recent medical/surgical RN experience 
In order to be considered, applicants must upload 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 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 nicole-olmstead@uiowa.edu.

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.

University of Iowa

WE CARE Core Values Welcoming: We strive for an environment where every voice is heard, emphasize, regular communication, and seek transparency wherever possible. Excellence: We strive to achieve excellence in all that we do. Collaboration: We believe teamwork is the best way to work. Accountability: We behave ethically, act openly and with integrity in all that we do, taking responsibility for our actions. Respect: We honor diversity and recognize the worth and dignity of every person. Equity: We dedicate ourselves to equity and fairness. Mission Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.® University of Iowa Health Care is changing medicine through: • Pioneering discovery • Innovative interprofessional education • Delivery of superb clinical care • An extraordinary patient experience in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative, team-based environment University of Iowa Health Care is changing lives by: • Preventing and curing disease • Improving health and well-being Vision World Class People: Building on our greatest strength. World Class Medicine: Creating a new standard of excellence in integrated patient care, research, and education. For Iowa and the World: Making a difference in quality of life and health for generations. Recognitions/ Awards In its 2020 rankings of “Best Employer for Diversity," Forbes ranked UI Health Care No. 47 overall among large employers nationwide and No. 10 in its Healthcare & Social category.
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