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

Staff Nurse - Cardiovascular Prep/Recovery

Qualified candidates are eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $10,000 (based on years of experience). A career with University of Iowa Health Care is more than a job. Here, you're part of something greater, something bigger. Our downtown campus is a 194-bed hospital providing a community-based model of care while directly connected to the expertise, technology, collaboration, and support of our entire health system. Join the team at our downtown campus. You'll find meaning and purpose knowing that your work helps make all of Iowa better.

Position Summary: 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, vascular, 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 immediate and pre- 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: EKG machine, bladder scanner, 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 a 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. May be required to train and provide cross-coverage for minor procedures such as cardioversions, TEEs, and medication infusions. 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 (this does not include inpatient differentials). Salary will vary based on years of experience and percent of effort.

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: Minimum of 1-year recent Adult Cardiac Cath Lab, Telemetry, ER and/or ICU experience; or completion of cardiovascular services or RN ICU internship (within the last 6 mos.) 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 a 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.

Primary Location: Iowa City

Job: Patient Care Providers

Organization: Healthcare

Schedule: Regular Full-time