90-100% Staff Nurse - Adult Minor Procedure Room – UI Heart and Vascular Center

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

About The Position

The UI Heart and Vascular Center is seeking a Staff Nurse to p rovide 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 Work authorization in the U.S. is required; sponsorship is not available for this role.

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 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 acr oss 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.