Staff Nurse - EP Lab - 100% Days - Downtown Campus

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides direct nursing care to patients undergoing adult Electrophysiology (EP) procedures at the University of Iowa Health Care's downtown campus. The role involves ensuring open and effective communication with patients, families, and the healthcare team throughout the pre, intra, and post-procedure care of EP patients. The downtown campus is a 194-bed hospital focused on a community-based model of care, integrated with the broader health system's expertise and resources.

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.
Experience providing direct nursing care in an Adult Electrophysiology Lab, Adult Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Telemetry, ER and/or Cardiovascular ICU within 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

1-3 years direct nursing care experience in and Adult Electrophysiology Lab within the last 6-months.
Demonstrated competency in device implantation, interrogation, programming, and troubleshooting.
If Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is not yet obtained, active enrollment in a BSN program.
Previous EPIC experience.
CEPS, RCES, and/or CCRN certification.

Responsibilities

Provide pre, intra and post procedure nursing care (assessment, monitoring, intervention and education) related to diagnostic and invasive heart rhythm procedures.
Monitor, scrub, or circulate as required.
Transport patient to/from pre and post recovery and/or inpatient unit.
Administer intravenous and oral medications to patients.
Manage patients under procedural sedation.
Assist in the collection of arterial and venous blood samples and respiratory gases.
Actively monitor patients during electrophysiology studies (vitals, etc.).
Participate in life-saving measures such as defibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation as needed.
Administer moderate sedation as required under supervision and direction of the provider.
Operate hemodynamic monitoring system and other procedural equipment.
Troubleshoot equipment issues and/or escalate repair.
Ensure/monitor adequate levels of all supplies are available in procedural room(s). Stock as needed.
Apply nursing theory to the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patient responses to health, illness, and procedure.
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 UI 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, provide cross-coverage and/or float to the Cardiovascular Pre/Post Recovery Unit (CPRU) and minor procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.