90%25 Staff Nurse Cardiovascular Pre- and Post-Recovery Unit (CPRU) – UI Heart and Vascular Center

University of Iowa • Iowa City, IA

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About The Position

The UI Heart and Vascular Center is seeking a 90%25 (36 hours per week) Staff Nurse to provide direct nursing care to patients preparing to and/or recovering from cardiovascular procedural services in the Cardiovascular Pre- and Post-Recovery Unit (CPRU). 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, vascular, and/or Electrophysiology (EP) patients. Work authorization in the U.S. is required; sponsorship is not available for this role. Work Schedule: 3 – 12 hour Day shifts with 2 rotating days off (Monday-Friday). No weekends, holidays, or call.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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 history of positive and professional interactions with patients, families, professional health care staff, and interdisciplinary team members via written, verbal and in-person communication(s).
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients in the CPRU including administration of medication(s) as ordered by physicians.
• Care for patient(s) during immediate and pre- and post-procedure phase according to condition and age.
• Remove arterial and venous sheaths.
• Discharge patient to home or transfer to an inpatient unit.
• Operate equipment including but not limited to: WITT Biomedical hemodynamic monitoring system, ACT machine, 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.
• Collaborate and coordinate the continuum of care within a multi-disciplinary team and across divisions/units.
• Provide effective communication/counsel to patient, caregiver and/or family member as needed.
• Serve as clinical preceptor to new and/or agency nursing staff.
• Perform patient care according to patient priority and departmental, divisional, and/or unit policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Document/report interventions and patient/family response.
• Follow universal precautions.
• Follow policies and procedures in accordance with regulations set forth by the University of 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 Minor Procedure Suite.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Sign-on incentive of up to $10,000.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees