Licensed Practical Nurse- Organ Transplant Center (80%25 - 100%25)

• University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a 80%25- 100%25 Licensed Practical Nurse to work in our Organ Transplant Center.
• Duties to include: Provides nursing care under the supervision of a registered professional nurse.
• Participates in the development of nursing care plans and in the implementation of therapeutic program for patients.
• In less complex situations, may assume responsibility for directing and supervising assigned nursing personnel.
• In more complex situations, performs as an assistant to the registered professional nurse.
• Performs patient care related to vital signs, lab draws, setting up and assisting with minor procedures, in-clinic treatments, point of care testing and other duties as assigned.
• Provides psychological support to the patient and family based on assessed needs.
• Other duties as assigned.
• 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: 80%25 - 100%25 (32 -40 hours per week) Schedule: Monday-Friday, Shift rotating between hours 0730-1600/0800-1630.
• If not 100%25 line, must be available to work Tues/Wed/Friday with additional FTE work hours for the week on Monday/Thursday, rotating schedule to be determined.
• No weekend or holiday coverage.
• Coverage for M-F rotating late schedule required Salary: Merit Plan Plan 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.
• Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at: https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits

Minimum Eligibility Requirements Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with the Iowa Board of Nursing, or eligible for temporary work permit. Responsible to take the required continuing education hours to maintain a valid LPN certification. Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification Special Qualifications Medical Terminology Public Contact/Customer Service

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 10 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 nicole-olmstead@uiowa.edu.