Staff Nurse - Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Clinic (100%) in Iowa City, Iowa, United States bei University of Iowa Health Care
University of Iowa Health Care · Iowa City, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
- Optionales Büro in Iowa City
Staff Nurse - Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Clinic (100%)
**Sign-on incentive: Qualified candidates are eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $10,000**
University of Iowa Healthcare - Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery is seeking a 100% Staff Nurse to join our busy tertiary care practice. As a Staff Nurse, you’ll be an essential part of our team, ensuring top-quality service for our patients. We are nationally ranked by US News & World Report as the 14th Best Hospital for Ear, Nose, and Throat specialty. University of Iowa Healthcare Department of Otolaryngology has been consistently ranked among the top 1% out of more than 4,500 ear, nose, and throat hospitals nationwide.
Iowa faces one of the highest rates of head and neck cancers in the nation—a growing concern that demands compassionate, expert care. If you're passionate about oncology, we share that commitment.
At the Otolaryngology Clinic, we are privileged to serve a diverse range of subspecialties within our field. As part of the Otolaryngology Department, we are proud to advance world-class research and deliver leading-edge care to patients across Iowa, the Midwest, and beyond. Recognized nationally, we are ranked #33 in Otolaryngology by U.S. News & World Report. We are currently seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse to join our team, with a specialized focus on head and neck cancer care. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center (HCCC)—Iowa’s only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center, a distinction it has held since 2000. Together, we are dedicated to providing exceptional, multidisciplinary support to patients throughout the region.
Experience in head and neck oncology is preferred but not required—we offer comprehensive training and mentorship to help you thrive in this vital role. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of Iowans.
Our Mission
The Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery is dedicated to the sustainable delivery of excellent medical care for those with diseases and disorders of the head and neck through the translation of new discoveries, prospective analysis of outcomes, and development of innovative training strategies.
our clinical mission
To provide exemplary clinical practice in the areas of medical and surgical care in which our staff engage, under the broad headings of general otolaryngology, communicative disorders, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, head and neck oncology, laryngology, otology/neurotology, pediatric otolaryngology and rhinology.
Duties to include:
- Applies nursing theory to the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patient responses to health and illness
- Assesses patient health care preferences and expectations.
- Assist with pre-operative education for Otolaryngology surgical patient populations from Pediatrics to Adult
- Collaboratively coordinates the continuum of care across settings.
- Assist in clinic with MA & MD staff weekly clinics
- Assist with Minor Procedures within clinic, Minor Room and Surgicenter Procedures.
- Develops patient care plan based on patient condition, age, and psychological, educational, and socioeconomic conditions that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes.
- Assist with Telephone Triage 1-2 times per week
- 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: 100%
Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00am-5:00pm with rotating "Late" week as needed.
Salary: $61,183 minimum at 100% effort to commensurate. Salary will be based on years of experience and percent effort.
Location: University Campus
Benefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
Education:
-
A Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing
- 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
- Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required
- Certified in Specialty area within Ambulatory
Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume (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 7 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum 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. For questions, contact Nicole Olmstead at [email protected].
- Classification Title: Staff Nurse
- Appointment Type: SEIU
- Schedule: Full-time
- Work Modality Options: On Campus
- Pay Level: 52
- Organization: Healthcare
- Contact Name: Nicole Olmstead
- Contact Email: [email protected]
Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity 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, 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 [email protected]. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
Previous Job Searches
My Profile
Create and manage profiles for future opportunities.
Go to ProfileMy Submissions
Track your opportunities.
My SubmissionsAre you a Military Veteran?
Contact us to learn more about how to qualify for Veteran's Preference.
Similar Listings
Iowa City, Iowa, United States
📁 Nursing
Post Date: 1 day ago
Iowa City, Iowa, United States
📁 Nursing
Post Date: 1 day ago
Iowa City, Iowa, United States
📁 Nursing
Post Date: 1 day ago
