About this opportunity
University of Iowa lists this Electrophysiology Nurse Clinician - UI Heart and Vascular Center opportunity in iowa city, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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UI Heart and Vascular Center is seeking a 100% Nurse Clinician to support our Electrophysiology Team. Nurse Clinicians in this program develop into advanced care coordinators for patients seen by our EP providers, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to evaluate and treat patients diagnosed with arrhythmias. They provide direct patient care, manage symptoms, give education, coordinate care, and participate in quality initiatives.
Position Responsibilities
Responsible for patient care in the clinic setting including assessment of vital signs, ensuring current medications and allergies are charted, and management of wound dressings.
Provide in depth pre‑op education and post‑op follow up to patients undergoing procedures.
Perform triage of patient calls to manage symptoms appropriately and facilitate medication refills as needed.
Collaborate with HVC Device Nurse Specialists to monitor and manage patient arrhythmias remotely.
Implement nursing interventions according to department, division, and/or unit policies, procedures, and protocols to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
Independently coordinate and facilitate patient care between multiple disciplines within UI Health Care and the local communities (including home health agencies, referring physicians and other community support services).
Autonomously communicate with referring physicians and health care facilities in a timely manner.
Provide cross‑coverage to other HVC Nurse Clinicians as needed.
Design, implement and revise patient/family health education activities for patients.
Assess learning needs of patients and families and provide appropriate education related to diagnosis, procedures, risk‑factor modification, and treatment regimens.
Facilitate learning and provide consultation to those in other areas of cardiology, UI Health Care, external agencies, communities, and other health care professionals.
Facilitate educational experiences for health care students and monitor the care delivered.
Serve as clinical pre‑ceptor to new nursing staff as directed by the Nursing Manager, Assistant Nurse Manager or designee.
Participate in decision‑making processes at the unit and department level to manage issues that impact clinical practice.
Develop and provide leadership for patient care programs within electrophysiology, collaborating with other health care professionals and specialties.
Participate in the ongoing implementation of current regulatory standards required to meet state and national agency accreditation.
Use relevant nursing research to improve clinical practice and investigate nursing care problems related to the unit and department.
Participate in the development and implementation of division/unit quality assessment and improvement programs.
Assist with the conduct of research activities within the area of specialty.
Assume responsibility for maintaining clinical expertise consistent with patient population requirements and current nursing and medical practice.
Interact with staff, patients, medical staff, peers, and others in a professional and cooperative manner.
Support a work environment that fosters teamwork and is conducive to the recruitment and retention of staff.
Remain calm and constructive in conflict situations, listening and attempting to understand other points of view.
Analyze own performance in accordance with position expectations, develop goals, and implement a plan to meet those goals.
Follow general policies and procedures in accordance with the regulations of the University of Iowa, UI Health Care, the HVC, and the Department of Nursing.
Education Requirement
Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing is required.
Experience Requirement
Minimum 6 months of direct nursing care or management/supervision of cardiovascular medical/surgical patients, OR minimum 1 year of direct nursing care/care coordination within an outpatient setting.
Demonstrated ability to professionally interact with patients, families, nursing staff and other multidisciplinary team members.
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
Experience and skills with an electronic health record system.
Certification / Licensure Requirement
Current certification in BLS required by start date.
Current license to practice nursing in the State of Iowa required by start date.
Desired Qualifications
3 years of direct nursing care or management/supervision of cardiovascular medical/surgical patients.
Previous nursing experience managing cardiovascular patients in an outpatient/ambulatory setting.
Strong organization and time‑management skills and documented excellent interpersonal skills with patients, families and the health care team.
Current job‑related professional certification.
Compensation
Pay Level: 7
Additional Employment Information
Classification Title: Nurse Clinician
Appointment Type: SEIU
Schedule: Full‑time
Work Modality Options: On Campus
Contact for this position: Jordan Adam ( , ).
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Worksite address
iowa city, IA, 52245, US
Who can apply
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