IRL General Cardiology Nurse Clinician - UI Heart and Vascular Center

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

About The Position

The 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 individualized care plans, assess patients, manage symptoms, administer treatments, and guide medication management and lifestyle changes. The role is also a primary contact for patients and families, providing support, education, and resources throughout the continuum of care. This regular salaried position is located in Iowa City, Iowa, and is a 100% position. The University of Iowa Health Care is an academic medical center and regional referral center. The posting highlights the University’s benefits package, including paid vacation and sick leave, health, dental, life, and disability insurance options, and employer contributions to retirement plans.

Requirements

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing.
At least 6 months of direct nursing care or management/supervision of cardiovascular medical/surgical patients, or at least 1 year of direct nursing care or care coordination in an outpatient setting.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Experience and skills with an electronic health record.
Current BLS certification by the start date.
Current license to practice nursing in the State of Iowa by the start date.
Applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a “Relevant File” in the submission 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, medical staff, and other health professionals to develop and review standards and plan, implement, and evaluate patient care for the patient population, considering patients’ conditions and ages.
Provide direct nursing care when necessary.
Develop and implement individualized care plans with the multidisciplinary team, tailored to each patient’s needs and goals.
Administer medications, including intravenous therapies, and educate patients about medication management, potential side effects, and adherence.
Oversee patient flow across inpatient and outpatient settings throughout the UI Health Care continuum.
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 other health professionals.
Support the implementation and evaluation of staff education and orientation programs, including coordinating and presenting educational activities.
Facilitate health care students’ educational experiences and monitor the care they deliver.
Coordinate patient care independently across disciplines within UI Health Care and the community, including home health agencies, referring physicians, and community support services.
Facilitate continuity of care.
Perform telephone triage of patient calls and facilitate medication refills as needed.
Provide cross-coverage to other HVC Nurse Clinicians as needed and provide clinical care or cross-coverage at HVC locations as needed or requested.
Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, case conferences, and team meetings to discuss patient progress, treatment plans, and care coordination.
Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in electronic medical records in accordance with regulatory standards and organizational policies.
Stay current on advances in general cardiology management, evidence-based practices, and clinical guidelines.
Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and research projects within 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 activities, including operational budget decisions and cost containment.
Participate in implementing regulatory standards required for state and national agency accreditation.
Assist with the designated quality database, including compiling and entering quality data.
Use relevant nursing research to improve clinical practice and investigate nursing care problems related to a specific patient population.
Interact professionally and cooperatively with staff, patients, medical staff, peers, and others.
Adhere to professional and legal nursing practice standards and maintain confidentiality of patient and staff information.
Support a teamwork-focused work environment conducive to staff recruitment and retention.
Demonstrate the service leadership values of respect, communication, accountability, integrity, and compassion.
Remain calm and constructive in conflict situations and seek to understand other points of view.
Evaluate personal performance against position expectations, develop goals, and implement plans to meet them.
Follow University of Iowa, UI Health Care, HVC, and Department of Nursing policies and procedures.