Qualified candidates with a minimum of two years of experience are eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $12,500
** This requisition represents multiple Staff Nurse openings within the department. By applying to this requisition, you will have the opportunity to be considered for all available Staff Nurse openings within this department. You will have the opportunity to indicate your preferences of location(s) and shift(s) during the application process. **
The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Department of Nursing is seeking Staff Nurses (RN) for the Adult Neurology/Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (2BT). The Adult Neurology/Epilepsy Monitoring Unit is part of UIHC's Medical Surgical Services (MSS) division. A Staff Nurse will assess patients' nursing care needs, evaluate effectiveness of care provided, and integrate nursing theory and research into clinical practice. 2BT is a 9-bed acute adult unit for patients with epilepsy, headache/facial pain, multiple sclerosis, immune suppressed neuropathies, and movement disorders. 2BT has State-of-the-art video-monitoring and video EEG that are widely utilized on the unit.
Percent of Time: 50% - 100% Schedule: Varies, open to discussing Location: UIHC Main Campus, Boyd Tower (2BT) Rotations: Weekend and holiday rotations SEIU Pay Plan: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan
Benefits Highlights:
Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans - click here for more information
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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 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, including proficiency in managing multiple databases including Microsoft Excel
Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire
Desirable Qualifications:
Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing is highly desired
If Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is not yet obtained, active enrollment in a BSN program is desirable
This posting is for multiple openings and will be posted for 90 calendar days. At the end of the 90-day posting period, candidates may reapply to be considered for additional openings. Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. If you have any questions please reach out to Kyle Fountain at kyle-fountain@uiowa.edu.
This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
