Staff Nurse - Med/Surg Cardiology Intermediate Care Unit - 60%, Weekend Option Days

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a Staff Nurse for the Medical Surgical Cardiology Intermediate Care Unit (4 RCP). This unit is a 47-bed facility that provides care for adult medical cardiology, cardiac and thoracic surgery patients requiring telemetry monitoring, temporary cardiac pacing, vasoactive and anticoagulant medication infusions. The unit cares for postoperative patients including those undergoing esophagectomies, Nissen fundoplications, thoracotomies, heart transplantation, coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve replacements, and transcatheter aortic valve replacements (TAVR). It also cares for patients with cardiomyopathy, pulmonary hypertension, chest pain, post percutaneous coronary interventions, and arrhythmia management. Additionally, the unit is certified to care for patients with left ventricular-assist-devices (LVAD). The unit has been awarded a Gold Beacon Award for Excellence by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN).

Requirements

Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of employment
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
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with patients/families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members as demonstrated through written and verbal interactions
General computer skills are required
At least 12 months experience on a telemetry inpatient unit.

Nice To Haves

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or Masters Degree in Nursing is highly desired
If Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is not yet obtained, active enrollment in a BSN program is desirable
Previous telemetry experience is desired.
Knowledge of University policies and procedures

Responsibilities

Applies nursing theory to the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patient responses to health and illness
Assesses patient health care preferences and expectations
Collaboratively coordinates the continuum of care across settings
Develops patient care plan based on patient condition, age, and psychological, educational, and socioeconomic conditions that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes
Implements patient care plan according to patient priorities, which includes interventions identified through nursing diagnoses.
Documents/reports interventions and patient/family response
Collaborates and integrates contributions of patients and families into multidisciplinary patient care plan
Develops, coordinates and implements transfer/discharge planning throughout episode of care
Implements nursing interventions according to department, division, and/or unit policies, procedures, and protocols to maintain safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.
Follows universal precautions