Staff Nurse (CPRU and Minor Procedure Suite) - UI Heart and Vascular Center
University of Iowa

Job Info

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The UI Heart and Vascular Center is seeking a (90%) Staff Nurse to provide direct nursing care to patients preparing to undergo and/or recovering from cardiovascular procedures in the Cardiovascular Pre/Post Recovery Unit (CPRU) and patients undergoing procedures in the Minor Procedure Suite. Additionally, the Staff Nurse will ensure open and effective channels of communication with patients, family/caregivers and all health care team members involved in pre/intra/post care of adult cardiac catheterization, vascular, TEE and/or Electrophysiology (EP) patients.
Duties include:

• Provide pre/intra/post procedure nursing care (assessment, monitoring, intervention and education to patients) in the CPRU and Minor Procedure Suite related to diagnostic and therapeutic adult cardiac procedures including (but not limited to) transesophageal echocardiograms, dobutamine stress echocardiograms, cardioversions, loop recorder implants, and the pre/post recovery of adult cardiac patients undergoing cardiac catheterization, vascular and/or Electrophysiology (EP) procedures.
• Removal of arterial and venous sheaths.
• Discharge and/or transfer of patient to home or to an inpatient unit.
• Administer intravenous and oral medications to patients.
• Manage patients under procedural sedation.
• Ensure adequate levels of all supplies are available in all procedural room(s). Stock as needed.
• Operate equipment including but not limited to: WITT Biomedical hemodynamic monitoring system, 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 Hospitals and Clinics, 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.
• Will provide direct nursing care and float between the CPRU and Minor Procedure Suite.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics-recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States-is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. ®
Percent of Time: 90%
Schedule: 12-hour Day shifts, Monday through Friday. Rotating days off. No weekends, no holidays, no call.
Education 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 Requirements:

• Minimum of 6 months 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.).
• 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.

Certification/Licensure Requirements:

• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) required prior to start date.
• Current certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required prior to start date.
• Current license to practice nursing Iowa is required by start date.

Desired Qualifications:

• 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.)
• 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.

Application Process:
In order to be considered applicants must upload a resume and cover letter clearly addressing how the required and desired qualifications of this position have been met. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Staff Nurse
• Appointment Type: SEIU
• Schedule: Part-time

Compensation

• Pay Level: 52

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: UI Heart and Vascular Center HR
• Contact Email: uiheartandvascularhr@uiowa.edu

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