90-100% Staff Nurse - Adult Minor Procedure Room – UI Heart and Vascular Center
Qualified candidates in our procedural areas may be eligible for a sign-on incentive of up to $15,000.
(Current UI employees are not eligible for incentive)
The UI Heart and Vascular Center is seeking a Staff Nurse to provide direct nursing care to patients preparing to and/or recovering from cardiovascular procedural services in the Minor Room Suites. Ensure open and effective channels of communication with patients, family/caregivers and all health care team members involved in pre- and post- care of adult cardiac catheterization and/or Electrophysiology (EP) patients.
Position will be filled between 90-100% (36-40 hours per week) based on successful candidate's preference.
Scheduling options vary by FTE and may include four 9-hour shifts, five 8-hour shifts, or four 10-hour shifts.
We are the best heart hospital in Iowa
UI Heart & Vascular Center is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the best hospital in the state for cardiology and heart surgery patient care. The best hospitals nationally received this rating based on patient outcomes, number of high-risk patients seen, patient experience, advanced clinical technologies, and more.
Being a Nurse in the Heart and Vascular Center
Duties to include:
· Provide nursing care to patients in the Minor Room Suites including administration of medication(s) as ordered by physicians; care of patient(s) during immediate and pre-, intra- and post-procedure phase according to condition and age; and discharge of patient to home or transfer to an inpatient unit.
· Operate equipment including but not limited to hemodynamic monitoring system, defibrillator, and others as needed; initiate troubleshooting and equipment repair.
· Apply nursing theory to the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patient responses to health and illness.
· Positively collaborate and coordinate the continuum of care within a multi-disciplinary team and across divisions/units. Provide effective communication/counsel patient, caregiver and/or family member as needed (including but not limited to discharge instructions, teaching, wound care, return visit, etc.).
· Serve as clinical preceptor to new and/or agency nursing staff.
· Perform patient care according to patient priority (includes interventions identified through nursing diagnoses), and departmental, divisional, and/or unit policies, procedures, and protocols to maintain safe environment for patients, visitors and staff. Document/report interventions and patient/family response. Follows universal precautions.
· Follow policies and procedures in accordance with regulations set forth by Iowa Health Care, Department of Nursing, UI Heart and Vascular Center, and the University of Iowa.
· Demonstrate acceptance of responsibility; pride in work performed; flexibility in acceptance of assignments while consistently maintaining professional behavior and appearance.
· May be required to train and provide cross-coverage for adult cardiac catheterization lab and/or float to Cardiovascular Pre- and Post-Recovery Unit (CPRU).
· Perform 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.®
Education Requirement:
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 Requirement:
· Minimum of 1-year recent Adult Cardiac Cath Lab, Telemetry, ER and/or RN ICU experience; or completion of cardiovascular services or RN ICU internship (within the last 6 mos.) required.
· Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment while functioning in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) required by start date.
- Current certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required by start date.
- Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by start date.
· 3 years recent Adult Cardiac Cath Lab, Telemetry, ER and/or RN ICU experience (within the last 6 mos.)
· If Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is not yet obtained, active enrollment in a BSN program is desirable.
· Previous EPIC experience.
· Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification.
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 7 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 Kelli Ballard at kelli-ballard@uiowa.edu or 319-467-6019.
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 fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
