Staff Nurse - Pulmonary Rehabilitation

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Rehabilitation Therapies is seeking a Staff Nurse (RN) for Pulmonary Rehabilitation. A Staff Nurse will assess patients' nursing care needs, plan and provide care based on needs, evaluate effectiveness of care provided, and integrate nursing theory and research into clinical practice.

Characteristic Duties of our Staff Nurses include but are not limited to:

• 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.
• Clinical Practice: Incorporates scientific, behavioral and humanistic principles for application to clinical practice.Utilizes, adheres and supports departmental standards and practice guidelines 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 individualized treatment plans based on patient condition, age, and psychological, educational, and socioeconomic conditions that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes.Implements individualized treatment plans according to patient priorities, which includes interventions identified through nursing diagnoses. Documents/reports interventions and patient/family response.Supervises exercise session, monitoring program participants for appropriate responses to exercise. Monitors patients for critical changes and initiates appropriate emergency procedures.Provides patient disease self-management trainingDevelops, 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.Evaluates patient's response to multidisciplinary care.Uses evaluation data to revise and implement change.
• Education: Develops and implements patient/family teaching plan based on identified health education needs and the condition and age of the patient.Evaluates and documents effectiveness of patient/family teaching. Revises plan of care.Participates in the orientation of new nursing staff and the ongoing education of nursing personnel, as directed by the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program Supervisor.Participates in formal and informal teaching with health care students.
• Quality Assessment/Quality Improvement: Integrates research findings into practice.Applies quality improvement principals to improve patient outcomes.Participates in quality improvement activities.Responsible for identification of improvement opportunities.Functions as a patient advocate.Incorporates the principles of Service Leadership to ensure positive patient/customer relations.Maintains confidentiality.Practices within legal boundaries of the Nurse Practice Act.Complies with personnel policies.Evaluates and validates performance with Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program Supervisor and sets goals for work performance.Commits to ongoing learning to maintain and expand own knowledge. Demonstrates willingness to strive toward proficiency in pulmonary rehab-related clinical competenciesParticipates in professional development activities.Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills Remains calm and constructive in conflict situations Provides recognition and support for colleagues. Incorporates the principles of Service Leadership to ensure positive patient/customer relations Adheres to UIHC policies regarding personal conduct, including: follows established leadership, remaining responsive to instruction and coaching from supervisors and meeting the standards of personal appearance

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.®

Percent of Time: 60%

Pay Grade: 06

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
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Required Qualifications

• 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
• 3-5 years clinical nursing experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Must be proficient in computer software applications. (ie: Microsoft applications)
• Must be proficient in EPIC documentation

Certifications:

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

Desirable Qualifications

• Certification in a role or specialty through a nationally recognized professional nursing certification body.
• Bachelors of Science degree in Nursing is highly desired (or currently working to complete within 2 years) or Master's degree in Nursing is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to provide great patient centered customer service.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively in difficult and complex situations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of UI Healthcare Clinical programs and services
• Specialized degree, education and/or certification in pulmonary related field, e.g., medical intensive care experience, asthma educator certification.
• ACLS certification
• Basic knowledge of respiratory pathophysiology, exercise physiology, inhalers, nutrition, risk factors, physical activity guidelines, behavior modification strategies, and motivational interviewing/health coaching techniques.
• Knowledge of and ability to promote use of educational programs/resources and other technologies to Pulmonary Rehabilitation services is highly desirable.
• RN ambulatory experience

Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.For additional information or questions, please reach out to Carol-Seaman@uiowa.edu Additional Information

• Classification Title: Staff Nurse
• Appointment Type: SEIU
• Schedule: Part-time

Compensation

• Pay Level: 06

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Carol Seaman
• Contact Email: carol-seaman@uiowa.edu