90-100 Staff Nurse Adult Minor Procedure Room – UI Heart and Vascular Center

Duties to include:

Provide nursing care to patients in the Minor Room Suites including administration of medication(s) as ordered by physicians; care of patient(s) during immediate and pre- intra- and post-procedure phase according to condition and age; and discharge of patient to home or transfer to an inpatient unit.

Operate equipment including but not limited to hemodynamic monitoring system 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 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 and/or float to Cardiovascular Pre- and Post-Recovery Unit (CPRU).

Perform other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement:

An Associates 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 Masters Degree in Nursing (MSN MA) is required.

Experience Requirement:

Minimum of 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.) 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.

• 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.

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 is desirable.

Previous EPIC experience.

Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification.

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.

For additional questions please contact Kelli Ballard at or .