Staff Nurse - Adult Cardiac Cath Lab (UI Heart and Vascular Center)
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:
- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with patients/families, professional health care staff, and interdisciplinary team members as demonstrated through written and verbal communications/interactions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
- Ability to effectively manage critical patient population within highly functioning team.
- Must take On-Call assignment (arrival at UI Hospitals & Clinics within 20 minutes required).
Certification/Licensure Requirement:
- Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) required by start date.
- Current certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required start date.
- Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by start date.
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification desired.
Desired Qualifications:
- One (1) year Adult Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Telemetry, ER and/or ICU RN experience; or completion of cardiovascular services, ER or ICU internship (within last 12 months) desired.
- Three (3) years of Adult Cardiac Catheterization Lab experience (within last 12 months) highly desired.
- If Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is not yet obtained, active enrollment in a BSN program desired.
- EKG monitor interpretation, recognition of pressure waveforms, knowledge of sterile techniques and comprehensive knowledge of the cardiovascular system desired.
- Previous EPIC experience desired.
- Knowledge of University policies and procedures desired.
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action 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, gender identity, 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.
