Nursing Assistant/Environment Aid – Medical/Surgical Oncology (4JPP) – 100% Days

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.®

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the Medical Surgical Oncology Unit (4JPP) within the Medical Surgical Services (MSS) Division. Our Medical-Surgical Services Division is one of the largest in the hospital, with more than 260 of our 811 beds assigned to medical-surgical care settings. The Medical Surgical Oncology Unit is a 44-bed adult medical-surgical oncology, urology unit. This unit is part of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated Holden Comprehensive Cancer center and Silver Beacon Award of Excellence Unit. This unit is ranked 43rd in the nation for cancer care according to US. News and World Report.

Surgical patients receiving post-op care for laparoscopic and complex oncology related surgeries including:

• Thyroidectomies
• Gastrectomies
• Adrenalectomies
• Splenectomies
• Liver resections
• Bowel resections
• Melanoma excisions
• Pancreaticoduodenectomies (Whipple procedure)
• Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center is an NCI-designated Cancer Center, the only one in Iowa

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Communicates and interacts with patients, visitors, and other health care professionals in an effective manner and maintains positive, cooperative relationships.
• Observes patients for changes in physical condition throughout their stay, and reports to registered nurse.
• Assembles equipment and supplies in preparation for various diagnostic or treatment procedures performed by nurses or physicians.
• Performs computer functions within scope of role as defined by the individual unit.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Practices standard precautions in infection control in accordance with institutional policy.
• Assists staff during emergencies, within the scope of practice.
• Performs other projects and tasks as assigned.
• Participates in unit staff meetings and in-services.
• Complies with annual competency review guidelines.
• 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, attendance and punctuality.

Percent of Time: 100%

Schedule: Monday through Friday, day shift

Location: University Campus, Iowa City, IA

Merit Pay Plan

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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Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

Ability to read, write and follow instructions. 

Please include a resume with your submission. 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. For questions or additional information, please contact Regan Lampe at Regan-Lampe@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. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Nursing Assistant
• Appointment Type: Merit
• Schedule: Full-time

Compensation

• Pay Level: 4

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Regan Lampe
• Contact Email: regan-lampe@uiowa.edu

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