Staff Nurse - Cardiovascular Prep/Recovery - 100% Days - Downtown Campus

Cardiovascular Pre- and Post-Recovery Unit Nurse

Provide direct nursing care to patients preparing to and/or recovering from cardiovascular procedural services in the Cardiovascular Pre- and Post-Recovery Unit (CPRU). 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 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.

Percent of Time: 100% (40 hours/week)

Schedule: Rotating 4-10 hours shifts (0600-1630)

Location: Downtown Campus - 500 E Market Street, Iowa City, IA

Salary: $57,587 minimum at 100% effort to commensurate

SEIU Pay Plan:

Benefits Highlights:

• Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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Education Required:

• 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 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.

Certification/Licensure Requirement:

• 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.

Desirable Qualifications:

• 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.

Position and Application details:

• In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:
• Resume
• Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

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