Overview
$10,000 Sign-on Bonus For Qualified Applicants!
As a member of the interdisciplinary Diagnostic Cardiology team, the Registered Nurse (RN) contributes professional RN knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients undergoing non-invasive cardiac procedures. Noninvasive cardiac procedure includes, but is not limited to, stress tests, tilt tables, transesophageal echocardiograms, cardioversion, Holter and Event monitors, EKGs, and Pacemaker/Loop interrogation. The RN will function in collaboration with the technical staff and under the direction of physicians. The RN will perform the role of admitting, intraprocedural charting and sedation, recovering, and discharging patients. The RN will be able to assist in Cardiac Holding and Vascular/IR Holding with admissions, recovery, and discharges. The RN maintains a practice environment that reflects the ANA Code for Nurses, Philosophy of Nursing at UnityPoint Health within the structure of the Professional Nurse Practice Model and in collaboration with other care givers. This is a fast-paced environment that varies with censuses. Looking for a highly motivated, self-initiating team member to fit into our small team.
Why UnityPoint Health?
- Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
- Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
- Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
- Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
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Responsibilities
Excellence/Patient Care
Assesses the needs of patients and families undergoing noninvasive cardiac procedures, providing appropriate teaching, and making the necessary referrals to provide continuity of care.
- Assists the physician with the development of an individual plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team.
- Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient’s care.
- Delivers high quality care while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills of the specialty required in Diagnostic Cardiology in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care under the direct supervision of the physician.
- Utilizes holistic approach (considering biopsychosocial, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients and families served in the assigned service area.
- Utilizes critical thinking in making judgments and maintains responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of the patient.
- Demonstrates and maintains proficiency in the manual skills and techniques required in the administration of cardiac and emergency medications used in the Diagnostic Cardiology including, but not limited to the following:
- Administration and management of conscious sedation / reversal agents; minimal to moderate levels
- Administration of cardiac medications and infusions
- Demonstrates and maintains proficiency in the manual skills and techniques required to operate specialized equipment utilized in Diagnostic Cardiology.
Development & Patient Education
- Continues professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhance RN practice by sharing knowledge through networking and research.
- Assess and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patient’s and their families’ age specific needs, culture, gender, readiness to learn and level of comprehension.
- Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education.
- Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.
Department Support
- Must meet requirements for standby call which includes a 30-minute response time from primary residence to hospital.
Basic UPH Performance Criteria
- Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
- Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
- Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
- Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
- Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
- Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste, and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.
Qualifications
- Graduate of accredited nursing program
- Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa.
- Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within 3 months from hire date.
- Must possess and maintain hospital CORE (Chain of Response in an Emergency) certification with 6 months from hire date.
- Writes, reads, comprehends, and speaks fluent English.
- Multicultural sensitivity.
- Microsoft Office – basic computer skills.
- Customer/patient focused.
- Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.
- Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
- Area of Interest: Nursing;
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9;
- Department: EKG;
- Shift: 4 - nine hours days a week, 72 hours a pay period with weekend rotating weekend call Saturday and Sunday 0700-1430;
- Job ID: 158373;
