Palliative Nurse Salary in Iowa City, IA

All qualified candidates are eligible for a sign on incentive of up to $10,000 University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics-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. ® Respiratory Specialty and Palliative Care Unit (RSCCU) (7 JCP) RSCCU is a 25-bed intermediate, ICU step-down unit that uniquely incorporates two different patient populations on one floor.19 beds include pulmonary care for adult patients with lung diseases and complex pulmonary problems such as: lung transplant, COPD, new/chronic trach patients, obstructive sleep apnea, asthma, cystic fibrosis, ventilator patients, and neuro-muscular disorders. Being an intermediate unit, our patients do require more care than provided on acute medical/surgical unit. The unit also staffs Respiratory Therapists 24/7. The other 6 beds serve Palliative Care patients. These patients consist of a wide range of diagnoses with varying treatment plans. Some are cancer patients receiving pain and symptom management, whereas other patients are receiving end of life care. Our staff will sometimes work in tandem with outside hospice agencies for actively dying patients. 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 Percent of Time: 60%, 75%, or 90% - 24-36 hoursSchedule: Day/Night rotating shifts or Straight Nights, every other weekend, every other holidayLocation: Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, IowaSalary: $60,000 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-planPay Differentials: Shift differentials for evening, night and weekend shifts. Premium pay for additional shifts greater than 4 hours. Inpatient differential of up to $5,000 per year based on percent timeBenefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. Relocation Assistant available to qualified applicants. https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits For more information about Why Iowa?, click hereEducation 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 Certifications: Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire Current ACLS certification is desired 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 RN experience in hospice or palliative care is desired. Knowledge of University policies and procedures Please include a resume with your submission. 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 the Kylie Guy at [email protected]. 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.Additional Information Classification Title: Staff Nurse Appointment Type: SEIU Schedule: Part-time Compensation Pay Level: 52 Contact Information Organization: Healthcare Contact Name: Kylie Guy Contact Email: [email protected]

All qualified candidates are eligible for a sign on incentive of up to $10,000 University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics-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. ® Surgical and Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit (SNICU) (5 JPP) The Surgical and Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit (SNICU) is the largest intensive care unit in Iowa, seeing more than 2,500 patients each year. The 36-bed unit is structurally divided into three bays. It is staffed by a multidisciplinary team skilled in the care of acutely ill surgical and neuroscience patients. Beyond routine care for patients requiring intensive care following surgery, the SNICU provides care for patients suffering from: Respiratory failure Sepsis Multi-system trauma Peri-operative complications Acute neurological injuries Pre- and post-organ transplantation care Pain The SNICU provides a full range of intensive care services, using advanced monitoring techniques and equipment including: Pulmonary artery catheters Arterial lines Intracranial pressure monitoring and CSF drainage Ventilatory support Continuous infusion of vasoactive medications Care for micro-vascular reconstruction Advanced neurological monitoring Multiple renal replacement therapies (CRRT) Nitric oxide Hypothermia Management Pentobarbital Comas The SNICU is grounded in the belief that our primary responsibility is to provide care that will assist critically ill patients to cope with the physiological and psychological components of their illness or injury. The goal of the critical care team is to assist the patient and their family to maximize those actions that support a state of well-being, minimize those actions that threaten it, and, when necessary, to attain a dignified and peaceful death. We believe that care of the critically ill patient and family is both an art and a science intended to bring about maximum quality of life. Our honors and awards include: Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval for stroke care The Joint Commission Designated Primary Stroke Center Advanced Certification in Palliative Care from The Joint Commission American College of Surgeons (ACS) Verified Level 1 Trauma Center American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) Silver Beacon Award for Excellence 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 Percent of Time: 60%, 75%, or 90%Schedule: Shifts vary, will include a weekend rotation and holiday rotationLocation: Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, IowaSalary: $60,000 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-planPay Differentials: Shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Premium pay for additional shifts greater than 4 hours. Inpatient differential of up to $5,000 per year based on percent timeBenefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. Relocation Assistant available to qualified applicants. https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits For more information about Why Iowa?, click hereEducation 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 A minimum of current telemetry or current cardiac step down experience or 1 year recent RN experience or Completion of senior internship/preceptorship or completion of at least 100 clinical hours in an ED, ICU, intermediate care unit General computer skills are required Certifications: Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire Current ACLS certification is desired 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 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 Kylie Guy at [email protected]. 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.Additional Information Classification Title: Staff Nurse Appointment Type: SEIU Schedule: Part-time Compensation Pay Level: 52 Contact Information Organization: Healthcare Contact Name: Kylie Guy Contact Email: [email protected]

BASIC FUNCTION The Supportive and Palliative Care (SPC) Service ARNP/PA Hospitalist will address the needs of patients with life limiting or serious illness when requested by referring providers. The Hospitalist will function as an integrated member of the SPC team; independently evaluate inpatients and make recommendations to improve care; exercise autonomy in medical decision-making; focus on the care of hospitalized patients to coordinate care; improve symptom management; address the needs of patients and families and optimize the utilization of resources across all health care settings. KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Provision of Medical Care; Collaboration with Care Team: Respond to Support and Palliative Care Service consultations. Communicate with physicians who are caring for the patient, review of the medical record, assess patient and family needs for palliative care, including symptom management, psychosocial distress, spiritual suffering, and hospice. Assist patients in identifying goals of care and provide support, counseling, and information and spiritual care as needed. Collaborate with team members to ensure appropriate allocation of patient assignments to optimize effectiveness, maintain self-care and reduce compassion fatigue and burnout. Assure completion of documentation and billing as per CCOM Internal Medicine department standards. Effectively communicate with the primary medical service and inpatient nursing staff to coordinate care. Serve as a consultative resource to staff; providing expert knowledge and behavioral skills to change clinical practice and patient outcomes. Collaborate with internal and external agencies to assess financial and reimbursement issues. Provide continuity by scheduling follow-up contact and assessment of patients in the SPC outpatient clinics. Assist with the development and revision of standards of care for the Support and Palliative Care patient population. Work collaboratively and professionally with other medical personnel and health professionals in the execution of patient care. After communication with referring service and review of the medical record, assess patient and family need for palliative care, including symptom control, psychosocial needs, spiritual suffering and hospice or home care as appropriate Facilitate communication between SPC Consultation Service and primary medical service and inpatient nursing staff to plan, deliver and evaluate care. Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public. Intermittently function in the outpatient setting. Perform other duties as assigned. Education/ Health/ Promotion/ Research: Assess, develop, and evaluate patient and family educational material related to palliative care and symptom management issues. Serve in an educational, consultative and resource capacity to UIHC staff. Participate in outreach activities to provide educational programs to external agencies or community groups upon request. Foster professional development of medical, pharmacy, nursing, and advanced practice provider students, residents, and fellows. Assist with planning of conferences related to Support and Palliative Care. Administration/ Human Resources Management: Provide leadership for and participate in appropriate University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (UIHC), College of Medicine, Department of Nursing meetings and projects and quality improvement projects. Incorporate trends in palliative care into UIHC program development. Participate in and assist with strategic planning. Perform other special projects and tasks as assigned. Interact with all staff, patients, and the public in a professional and cooperative manner. Nurture and develop collaborative multidisciplinary relationships. Assume responsibility for maintaining clinical expertise consistent with patientpopulation needs, and current nursing and medical practice. Develop and maintain basic computer skills. Maintain membership and participation in professional organizations. Maintain contact with groups that influence the healthcare of this patient population. Compliance with Internal Policies and External Regulations for Safe and Effective Care Delivery and Health Profession and Education: Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and various UIHC and COM departments and offices in the development of mechanisms used to monitor patient outcomes, and develop quality improvement plans. Support the mission of UIHC by ensuring that the Support and Palliative Care Service is in compliance with rules and regulations set forth by regulatory agencies.Education/License Requirements: Physician Assistant (PA): Must comply with registration and licensure requirements as specified by the Iowa Board of Physician Assistant Examiners which include graduation from an accredited PA educational program and/or certification by the NCCPA. Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP): A Master's degree is required. A Master's degree in Nursing is preferred. If a Master's degree is in a related field, a Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is required. ARNP - Current certification in specialty area and licensure as ARNP in state of Iowa is required. ARNP - Current license to practice nursing in the State of Iowa is required. Required Qualifications: Reasonable (1-3 years) experience in area of palliative care, oncology, chronic illness management, or geriatrics is required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. Ability to work 8 weekends per year is required. Ability to work one to two University holidays per year is required. Demonstrated knowledge of effective strategies for working with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives Desired Qualifications: Experience providing overall medical care and provide medical management for patients in an inpatient setting is highly desirable. Experience exercising autonomy in medical decision-making and services provided is highly desirable Experience managing length of stay, improve resource utilization and decrease costs to patients and the institution while providing personalized care is highly desirable. Experience in the provision of palliative care is desirable. Application Process:In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:• Resume• Cover Letter Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For additional questions, please contact [email protected] Information Classification Title: PA/ARNP Hospitalist Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific Schedule: Full-time Compensation Pay Level: 7A Contact Information Organization: Healthcare Contact Name: Michaela Davis Contact Email: [email protected]

All qualified candidates are eligible for a sign on incentive of up to $10,000 University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics-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. ® Surgical and Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit (SNICU) (5 JPP) The Surgical and Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit (SNICU) is the largest intensive care unit in Iowa, seeing more than 2,500 patients each year. The 36-bed unit is structurally divided into three bays. It is staffed by a multidisciplinary team skilled in the care of acutely ill surgical and neuroscience patients. Beyond routine care for patients requiring intensive care following surgery, the SNICU provides care for patients suffering from: Respiratory failure Sepsis Multi-system trauma Peri-operative complications Acute neurological injuries Pre- and post-organ transplantation care Pain The SNICU provides a full range of intensive care services, using advanced monitoring techniques and equipment including: Pulmonary artery catheters Arterial lines Intracranial pressure monitoring and CSF drainage Ventilatory support Continuous infusion of vasoactive medications Care for micro-vascular reconstruction Advanced neurological monitoring Multiple renal replacement therapies (CRRT) Nitric oxide Hypothermia Management Pentobarbital Comas The SNICU is grounded in the belief that our primary responsibility is to provide care that will assist critically ill patients to cope with the physiological and psychological components of their illness or injury. The goal of the critical care team is to assist the patient and their family to maximize those actions that support a state of well-being, minimize those actions that threaten it, and, when necessary, to attain a dignified and peaceful death. We believe that care of the critically ill patient and family is both an art and a science intended to bring about maximum quality of life. Our honors and awards include: Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval for stroke care The Joint Commission Designated Primary Stroke Center Advanced Certification in Palliative Care from The Joint Commission American College of Surgeons (ACS) Verified Level 1 Trauma Center American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) Silver Beacon Award for Excellence 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 Percent of Time: 90% - 36 hours per weekSchedule: Days, will include a weekend rotation and holiday rotationLocation: Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, IowaSalary: $60,000 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-planPay Differentials: Shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Premium pay for additional shifts greater than 4 hours. Inpatient differential of up to $5,000 per year based on percent timeBenefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. Relocation Assistant available to qualified applicants. https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits For more information about Why Iowa?, click hereEducation 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 A minimum of 3+ years of current ICU experience is required General computer skills are required Certifications: Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire Current ACLS certification is desired 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 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 Kylie Guy at [email protected]. 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.Additional Information Classification Title: Staff Nurse Appointment Type: SEIU Schedule: Part-time Compensation Pay Level: 52 Contact Information Organization: Healthcare Contact Name: Kylie Guy Contact Email: [email protected]