Nursing Assistant Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) 60 Nights
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14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
University of Iowa Healthcare recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United Statesis Iowas only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12000 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.
The University of Iowa HealthcareDepartment of Nursing is seeking a Nursing Assistant to perform specific tasks to assist members of the Nursing team in providing patient care under the direct supervision of Registered Nurses.
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) (4 JCW)
The CVICU is a 24-bed medical and surgical cardiac unit caring for adults with conditions ranging from myocardial infarctions needing coronary interventions to patients who have undergone cardiac surgery such as CABG or VAD placement. Many patients in CVICU have multi-system failure needing advanced hemodynamic care. Our certifications include:
- Joint Commission Advanced Disease Specific Certification for Ventricular Assist Device
- Joint Commission Disease Specific Certification for Aortic Aneurysm
- Joint Commission Disease Specific Certification for Valve Repair and Replacement
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Perform patient personal hygiene such as bathing toileting feeding dressing grooming and oral care for patients
- Turn position and ambulate patients
- Assist patients with bedpans urinals and perineal cleansing
- Take temperature pulse and blood pressure
- Enter daily patient record charting in computer
- Perform simple diagnostic/therapeutic procedures (i.e. dressing changes)
- Clean equipment patient bedside area and nursing unit
- Set up rooms for patient admission
- Transport patients by bed cart or wheelchair
- Transport equipment specimens and supplies
- Stock and supply patient rooms and Nursing unit
- Perform basic CPR as required
- Maintain patient confidentiality
Percent of Time: 60% - 24 hours per week
Schedule: Nights will include a weekend and holiday rotation
Location: JCP
Merit Pay Plan
Benefits Highlights:
- Regular salaried position located in Iowa City Iowa
- Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health dental life and disabilityinsurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
- For more information about Why Iowaclickhere
Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
Ability to read write and follow instructions.
Please include a resume withyour submission. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information please contact the Kylie Guy at
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Senior Care
- Nursing Home Experience
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- Basic Math
- Computer Skills
- Caregiving
- Vital Signs Experience
- Medical Terminology
- Rota Management
- Mentoring
- Leadership Skill
About Company
The University of Iowa is a top-tier public research university in Iowa City—home to more than 32,000 students, offering world-class programs across 200+ fields of study, renowned especially for its creative writing, acclaimed medical center, and balanced excellence in the arts and sc ... View more
