Staff Nurse - Children's and Women's Services SWOT (SERVICE WITHOUT TERRITORY)
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
- Minimum two years recent (within the last three years) acute pediatric inpatient and/or neonatal/pediatric ICU experience within last three years
- Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire
- Pediatric venipuncture expertise
- Strong prioritization, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
- Autonomous, approachable, reliable, and excellent interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated leadership skills, self-directed, positive collaborator, reliable, and promotes teamwork
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
- Skilled in staff education and mentoring (e.g., preceptor)
Certifications:
- PALS certified (current or within one year)
- Clinical certification in either CCRN, CPN, neonatal care , or other related field within 18 months.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or Masters Degree in Nursing is highly desired
- If Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is not yet obtained, active enrollment in a BSN program is desirable
- Knowledge of University policies and procedures is desired
Please attach a 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 Megan Garton at megan-garton@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.
References:
· Five professional references will be requested and required at a later step in the recruitment process
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/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, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
