Staff Nurse - Adult Cardiac Cath Lab – UI Heart and Vascular Center

Overview

The UI Heart and Vascular Center is seeking a full-time (100%) Staff Nurse to provide direct nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic adult cardiac catheterization procedures. Ensure open and effective communication with patients, family/caregivers, and all health care team members involved in the pre/intra/post-care of adult cardiac catheterization patients. Procedures include (but are not limited to): angioplasty, coronary stents, balloon valvuloplasty, Swan Ganz/right heart catheterization, structural heart, and pericardiocentesis.

Incentive
:
Qualified candidates in our procedural areas may be eligible for a sign-on incentive of up to $15,000. UI employees are not eligible for incentive.

Note:

UI Heart & Vascular Center is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top hospital in the state for cardiology and heart surgery patient care.

Work authorization in the U.S. is required; sponsorship is not available for this role.

Work Schedule:

• 4 – 10 hour Day shifts with rotating day off (Monday-Friday)
• Night/Weekend/Holiday on-call assignment

• Provide pre/intra/post procedure nursing care (assessment, monitoring, intervention and education) related to diagnostic and therapeutic adult cardiac catheterization procedures including (but not limited to) angioplasty, coronary stents, balloon valvuloplasty, Swan Ganz/right heart catheterization, structural heart, and pericardiocentesis.
• 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.
• Operate intra-aortic balloon. Troubleshoot equipment issues and/or initiate repair.
• Operate Impella. Troubleshoot equipment issues and/or initiate repair.
• Actively monitor patient during adult cardiac catheterization procedures (vitals, etc.). Participate in life-saving measures such as defibrillation and CPR as needed.
• Ensure adequate levels of all supplies are available in all procedural rooms. Stock as needed.
• Demonstrate competency in the following: angioplasty, coronary stents, balloon valvuloplasty, Swan Ganz/right heart cath, pericardiocentesis, intra-aortic balloon pumps, Impella, and recognition of cardiac rhythms.
• Apply nursing theory to the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patient responses to health, illness, and procedures.
• Collaborate and coordinate care within a multi-disciplinary team and across divisions/units.
• Perform patient care according to priorities, departmental policies, procedures, and protocols to maintain a safe environment. Document/report interventions and patient/family response. Follow universal precautions.
• Precept new staff at the direction of the Procedural Nursing Manager and/or Procedural Clinical Practice Leader.
• 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, flexibility in assignments, and professional behavior and appearance.
• May be required to train and provide cross-coverage for Electrophysiology (EP), Cardiovascular Pre/Post-Recovery Unit (CPRU) and the Procedural Minor Suites.
• Required participation in night/weekend/holiday on-call assignment (arrival at UI Health Care within 20-30 minutes).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement:

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 Requirement:

• Direct nursing care in a Cath/Electrophysiology Lab, or, ED, and/or Telemetry Unit or ICU or procedural experience (must include moderate sedation experience with patient hemodynamic monitoring).
• Demonstrated history of positive and professional interactions with patients, families, professional health care staff, and interdisciplinary team members via written, verbal and in-person communications.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize critical thinking, decisive judgment, and work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment while functioning in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Must take On-Call assignment (arrival at UI Health Care within 20-30 minutes required).

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…