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The University of Iowa lists this Staff Nurse - EP Lab - 100% Days - Downtown Campus opportunity in iowa city, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Staff Nurse - EP Lab - 100% Days - Downtown Campus
All qualified candidates are eligible for a sign on incentive of up to $10,000 (based on years of experience)
A career with University of Iowa Health Care is more than a job. Here, you’re part of something greater, something bigger. Our downtown campus is a 194-bed hospital (located at 500 E Market Street, Iowa City) providing a community-based model of care while directly connected to the expertise, technology, collaboration, and support of our entire health system. Join the team at our downtown campus. You’ll find meaning and purpose knowing that your work helps make all of Iowa better.
Position Summary:
Provide direct nursing care to patients undergoing adult Electrophysiology (EP) procedures. Ensure open and effective channels of communication with patients, family/caregivers and all health care team members involved in the pre, intra and post care of EP patients.
Position Responsibilities:
Provide pre, intra and post procedure nursing care (assessment, monitoring, intervention and education) related to diagnostic and invasive heart rhythm procedures.
Monitor, scrub, or circulate as required. Transport patient to/from pre and post recovery and/or inpatient unit. Administer intravenous and oral medications to patients.
Manage patients under procedural sedation.
Assist in the collection of arterial and venous blood samples and respiratory gases.
Actively monitor patients during electrophysiology studies (vitals, etc.). Participate in life‑saving measures such as defibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation as needed.
Administer moderate sedation as required under supervision and direction of the provider.
Operate hemodynamic monitoring system and other procedural equipment.
Troubleshoot equipment issues and/or escalated repair.
Ensure/monitor adequate levels of all supplies are available in procedural room(s). Stock as needed.
Apply nursing theory to the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patient responses to health, illness, and procedure.
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 UI 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,provide cross‑coverage and/or float tothe Cardiovascular Pre/Post Recovery Unit (CPRU) and minor procedures.
Must be available for rotating late stay coverage.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Percent of Time : 100%
Schedule: Monday-Friday, Rotating days. Four 10‑hour shifts )
Location: Downtown Campus – 500 E Market Street, Iowa City, IA
Salary : $59,315 minimum at 100% effort to commensurate *this does not include inpatient differentials.Salary will vary based on years of experience and percent of effort*
Pay Differentials: Shift differentials for evening, night and weekend shifts
Benefits Highlights:
Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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:
Experience providing direct nursing care in an Adult Electrophysiology Lab, Adult Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Telemetry, ER and/or Cardiovascular ICU within last 6 months required.
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 and Adult Electrophysiology Lab within the last 6-months.
Demonstrated competency in device implantation, interrogation, programming, and troubleshooting.
If Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is not yet obtained, active enrollment in a BSN program.
Previous EPIC experience.
CEPS, RCES, and/or CCRN certification.
Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, or . For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at .
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Worksite address
iowa city, IA, 52245, US
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