Flight Nurse-90% - AirCare (One Position Split Between Iowa City and Waterloo Locations)
Job description
Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on incentive of $10,000 based on years of experience!
The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking a part-time (90%) Staff Nurse for the AirCare program to assess patients' nursing care needs, evaluate effectiveness of care provided, and integrate nursing theory and research into clinical practice. Additionally, the AirCare Staff Nurse will provide leadership to members of the nursing team in order to maintain patient care standards.
- Position is split between two AirCare bases. AirCare 1, Iowa City and AirCare 2, Waterloo.
- 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.
- Implements emergency care procedures in potential or actual emergencies according to departmental policies, procedures and protocols.
- Maintains skills/competency related to special equipment, medications, and procedures common to the patient population of the unit/division.
- Utilizes, adheres and supports departmental standards and practice guidelines.
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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.
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Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or Masters Degree in Nursing preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years providing direct nursing care in ICU or Emergency Department.
- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with patients/families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members as demonstrated through written and verbal interactions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
- General computer skills are required.
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Current license to practice nursing in Iowa required by date of hire.
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Ability to obtain Illinois nursing license within six (6) months of hire.
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CCRN, CFRN, or CEN certification required within two (2) years of hire.
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NRP, PALS, ACLS, and BCLS certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
- Current or previous Flight Nurse experience.
- If Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is not yet obtained, active enrollment in a BSN program.
- Previous experience providing neonate transport direct nursing care.
- Previous experience providing direct nursing care on an inpatient unit or recent completion of a nursing inpatient internship.
- Knowledge of university policies and procedures.
Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on March 22, 2023. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. For questions, contact Jill-Presler@uiowa.edu.
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