Staff Nurse - Vascular & Neuroscience Intermediate & Acute Care Unit (2RC) - 100% Charge Nurse

All qualified candidates are eligible for a sign on incentive of up to $12,500!

The 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. ®

The Vascular and Neuroscience Intermediate and Acute Care Unit (2 RCP) is a 34-bed intermediate acute care unit specializing in comprehensive, head-to-toe, compassionate care for adult neurology, neurosurgical, and vascular surgery patients. These patients may need telemetry or intensive neurological monitoring or both.

We Provides Care for Patients with the Following Conditions:

• Neuro – stroke
• General neurology 
• Neurointerventional radiology (neuro IR) 
• Vascular specialties

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations of the nursing unit, ensuring efficient and effective patient care
• Mentor and support nursing staff, fostering a collaborative and positive work environment
• Implement and monitor quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and organizational policies
• Serve as a liaison between staff, patients, and interdisciplinary teams
• Become an extension of the 2RC Leadership Team

Percent of Time: 100%
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 0700 - 1530
Location: Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
Salary: $61,183 minimum at 100% effort to commensurate *This does not include differentials.  Salary will vary based on years of experience and percent of effort.* SEIU Pay Plan: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan
Pay Differentials: Shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Premium pay for additional shifts greater than 4 hours. Inpatient differential of $10,000 per year based on percent time
Benefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.

• https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits
• Relocation Assistant available to qualified applicants.
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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

Required Qualifications:

• Current RN licensure in IOWA.
• 2+ years of clinical nursing experience, with [1] year in a leadership or supervisory role (charge role) preferred.
• Certification such as CMSRN preferred.
• Currently working on Professional Recognition Program
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Certifications:

• Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire

Desirable Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or Master's Degree in Nursing is highly desired
• If Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is not yet obtained, active enrollment in a BSN program is desirable
• Previous telemetry experience is desired.
• Knowledge of University policies and procedures

Please attach a resume as part of the application process.  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 Kylie Guy at kylie-guy@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.