Staff Nurse - Cardiovascular Pre/Recovery - 100%25 Days - Downtown Campus

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides direct nursing care to patients preparing for and/or recovering from cardiovascular procedural services in the Cardiovascular Pre- and Post-Recovery Unit (CPRU). The role ensures open and effective communication with patients, families/caregivers, and all healthcare team members involved in the pre- and post-care of adult cardiac catheterization and/or Electrophysiology (EP) patients. The downtown campus is a 194-bed hospital providing a community-based model of care, connected to the expertise, technology, collaboration, and support of the entire health system.

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.
Direct nursing care experience in Cath/EP Lab, Telemetry Unit, ER and/or ICU within the last 6 months 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.
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 of patient(s) during pre- intra- and post-procedure phase according to condition and age; removal of arterial and venous sheaths; and discharge of patient to home or transfer to an inpatient unit.
Operate equipment including but not limited to: hemodynamic monitoring systems, 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.
Positively collaborate and coordinate the continuum of care within a multi-disciplinary team and across 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 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.