IRL General Cardiology Nurse Clinician - UI Heart and Vascular Center

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

UI Heart and Vascular Center is seeking a 100% Nurse Clinician to support its General Cardiology program at Iowa River Landing and/or outreach sites. The role provides comprehensive care and support to patients with complex cardiac conditions, combining clinical expertise, patient education, and care coordination to optimize outcomes and quality of life. The Nurse Clinician works with physicians, nurse practitioners, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans. The position includes patient assessment, symptom management, treatment administration, medication guidance, and support for patients and families throughout the continuum of care. The position provides care across inpatient and outpatient settings and may require clinical care or cross-coverage at the Heart and Vascular Center’s main campus, Iowa River Landing, and outreach sites. It also supports patient and staff education, quality improvement, research, regulatory compliance, and nursing practice standards. The position is a regular salaried role located in Iowa City, Iowa, and is advertised as having no nights, weekends, or holidays.

Requirements

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing.
At least 6 months providing direct nursing care or management/supervision of cardiovascular medical/surgical patients, or at least 1 year providing direct nursing care or care coordination in an outpatient setting.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Experience and skills using an electronic health record.
Current BLS certification by the start date.
Current license to practice nursing in Iowa by the start date.
Applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark each as a “Relevant File” to be considered for an interview.

Nice To Haves

Three years providing direct nursing care or management/supervision of a cardiovascular medical/surgical patient population.
Experience coordinating care for patients in an outpatient setting and/or within cardiothoracic surgery.
Experience in an academic medical setting.
Previous experience using EPIC.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with nursing staff, medical staff, and other health professionals to develop and review standards and plan, implement, and evaluate patient care; provide direct nursing care when necessary.
Develop and implement individualized care plans with the multidisciplinary team.
Administer medications, including intravenous therapies, and educate patients about medication management, potential side effects, and adherence.
Oversee patient flow through the UI Health Care continuum in inpatient and outpatient settings.
Coordinate care for patients requiring admission, including admission procedures and pre- and post-procedure care.
Assess patient and family learning needs and provide education about diagnoses, procedures, risk-factor modification, and treatment regimens.
Facilitate learning and provide consultation to external agencies, communities, and healthcare professionals.
Support, coordinate, and present staff education and orientation programs; facilitate healthcare students’ educational experiences and monitor care delivered.
Coordinate and facilitate care among disciplines within UI Health Care and the community, including home health agencies, referring physicians, and community support services, to ensure continuity of care.
Perform telephone triage and facilitate medication refills as needed.
Provide PRN cross-coverage to other Heart and Vascular Center Nurse Clinicians.
Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, case conferences, and team meetings to discuss patient progress, treatment plans, and care coordination.
Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in electronic medical records in accordance with regulatory standards and organizational policies.
Keep current with advances in general cardiology management, evidence-based practices, and clinical guidelines.
Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and research projects in the General Cardiology Program and Heart and Vascular Center.
Serve as a resource and mentor to nursing staff managing complex cardiac cases.
Provide input into financial management, operational budget decisions, and cost containment.
Participate in implementing regulatory standards required for state and national accreditation.
Assist with the designated quality database, including compiling and entering quality data.
Use relevant nursing research to improve practice and investigate nursing care problems for the patient population.
Interact professionally and cooperatively with staff, patients, medical staff, peers, and others; adhere to professional and legal nursing standards and maintain confidentiality.
Support a teamwork-oriented work environment conducive to staff recruitment and retention, and demonstrate respect, communication, accountability, integrity, and compassion.
Respond constructively to conflict, consider other points of view, assess personal performance, and develop and pursue goals.
Provide clinical care and cross-coverage at Heart and Vascular Center locations, including the main campus, Iowa River Landing, and outreach sites, as needed or requested.
Follow University of Iowa, UI Health Care, Heart and Vascular Center, and Department of Nursing policies and procedures.