Staff Nurse-Patient Services
University of Iowa Health Care
Iowa City, IA
Full-time
Health Care Provider
Posted on May 19, 2019
Become a member of our team – a team that is changing medicine and changing lives. The Department of Pathology at the University of Iowa Health Care is currently accepting applications for a Staff Nurse. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified individual seeking to work in a fast-paced learning environment within our DeGowin Blood Center.
Percent of Time: 100%
Schedule: M-F, Primarily between the hours of 7:00 am – 5:30 pm
Rotations: Rotating weeknight and weekend/holiday on-call
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. In 2018-19 seven of our adult care specialties were ranked among the nation’s best, including otolaryngology (3rd), ophthalmology (7th), orthopedics (14th), cancer (18th), urology (34th), pulmonology (39th), and gynecology (50th).
The Department of Pathology is part of UI Health Care, a comprehensive health sciences center that serves Iowa and the region, as well as patients referred from the United States and overseas. We are proud of our reputation for excellence in patient care, education and research. There is a long history of accomplishments in this storied department and we aim to build on this rich history toward continued excellence in the future. All these accomplishments are the fruits of the efforts of the faculty and staff in the department, who approach our mission with singular dedication, and the rich environment of UI Health Care that nurtures such success. https://medicine.uiowa.edu/pathology/
Position Summary: Provide specialized care to patients in a highly regulated environment. Perform work that involves numerous steps and techniques that require the use of professional judgment. Operate cell separators and other equipment while caring for patients undergoing apheresis procedures. Provide care to patients with varying levels of acuity and age, ranging from outpatients to highly acute inpatients. Supervise designated laboratory staff as directed.
Position Responsibilities:
- Performs therapeutic phlebotomy for patients.
- Performs therapeutic apheresis procedures and assists in the development of the patient care plan.
- Reviews and/or participates in quality control and preventive maintenance of equipment.
- Performs nursing functions in the patient services area as assigned.
- Draws laboratory samples as required.
- Performs record keeping and data collection using manual and computer methods.
- Reviews and revises policies/procedures, as well as developing new protocols when directed.
- Provides training as directed.
- Maintains an inventory of supplies.
- Performs other projects and tasks as assigned.
- Tele recruitment of Blood Donors.
- On-call activities.
Please attach a cover letter and CV/resume as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 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 Brenda Carey by email at brenda-carey@uiowa.edu.
Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check and credential checks. Successful candidates should be prepared to provide 5 professional references upon request.
Position 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.
Experience Requirements
- Current license to practice professional nursing in Iowa.
- 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.
- Proven capacity to function with a high degree of autonomy while actively collaborating within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Excellent organization skills and ability to multi-task.
Desirable Qualifications
- 1-3 years acute care nursing experience.
- Previous experience using electronic medical records.
- Knowledge of university policies and procedures.
- Experience working in a blood donor or apheresis center.
- Experience using highly specialized medical equipment.
Applicable background checks will apply.
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity I affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preference, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.