Staff Nurse - EP Lab - 100% Days - Downtown Campus

Description
All qualified candidates are eligible for a sign on incentive of up to $12,500
U niversity of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown (located at 500 E. Market Street, Iowa City, IA) is a 194-bed hospital that became part of Iowa's only comprehensive academic health system on Jan. 31, 2024.
University of Iowa Health Care-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.®
Position Summary:
Assess patients' nursing care needs, evaluate effectiveness of care provided, and integrate nursing theory and research into clinical practice. Provide leadership to members of the nursing team in order to maintain patient care standards.
Position Responsibilities:

• Provide pre/intra/post procedure nursing care (assessment, monitoring, intervention and education) related to diagnostic and therapeutic adult cardiac electrophysiology procedures including (but not limited to) electrophysiologic studies and arrhythmic ablation. Implantation of cardiac rhythm management and AICD (automated implantable cardiac defibrillator) devices.
• Transport patient to/from pre-post recovery and/or inpatient unit.
• Administer intravenous and oral medications to patients.
• Manage patients under procedural sedation.
• Operate physiologic recorder and printer to monitor electrocardiogram and hemodynamic data. Troubleshoot equipment issues and/or initiate repair.
• Actively monitor patient during adult electrophysiology procedures (vitals, etc). Participate in life-saving measures such as defibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation as needed.
• Ensure adequate levels of all supplies are available in all procedural room(s). Stock as needed.
• Demonstrate competency in the following: pericardiocentesis and recognition of cardiac rhythms.
• Apply nursing theory to the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of patient responses to health, illness, and procedure.
• Positively collaborate and coordinate the continuum of care within a multi-disciplinary team and across divisions/units.
• 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.
• Precept new staff at the direction of Nursing Manager.
• Follow policies and procedures in accordance with regulations set forth by the University of Iowa Healthcare Medical Center Downtown and the Department of Nursing.
• 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 Cardiovascular, Pre-Post-Recovery Unit and Adult Cardiac catheterization lab.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Percent of Time : 100%
Schedule: Monday-Friday, Rotating days. Four 10-hour shifts )
Location: Downtown Campus, Iowa City, IA
Salary: $61,000 minimum at 100% effort to commensurate *This does not include differentials. Salary will vary based on years of experience and percent of effort.*
SEIU Pay Plan :
Benefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. Relocation Assistant available to qualified applicants.
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Qualifications
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:

• Direct nursing care experience in 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.

Desired Qualifications:

• 1-3 years direct nursing care experience in Critical Care (ER, ICU), Cardiovascular Care, and/or Operating Room within last 6 months.
• 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

Job openings are posted for a minimum of14 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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