Environmental Aide Nursing Assistant - Medical Surgical Cardiology Intermediate Care Unit (4RC)- 100% - Days

apartment University of Iowa Healthcare location_onIowa City, IA, US

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.®

Medical Surgical Cardiology Unit (4 RCP)

4RCP Is a 47-bed Unit Providing Care For Adult Medical Cardiology, Cardiac And Thoracic Surgery Patients Requiring Telemetry Monitoring, Temporary Cardiac Pacing, Vasoactive And Anticoagulant Medication Infusions. The Unit Provides Care To Postoperative Patients Including Esophagectomies, Nissen Fundoplications, Thoracotomies, Heart Transplantation, Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG), Valve Replacements And Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacements (TAVR). 4RCP Also Provides Care To Patients With Cardiomyopathy, Pulmonary Hypertension, Chest Pain, Post Percutaneous Coronary Interventions, As Well As Arrhythmia Management. In Addition, The Unit Is Certified To Provide Care To Patients With Left Ventricular-assist-devices (LVAD). Through a Multidisciplinary Teamwork Approach, 4RCP Was Awarded In 2019 With a Gold Beacon Award For Excellence By The American Association Of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN); It Was The Only Gold Beacon Award In The State Of Iowa At The Time. Our Certifications Include

Joint Commission Advanced Disease Specific Certification for Ventricular Assist Device
Joint Commission Certification for Ventricular Assist Device Destination Therapy
Joint Commission Certification for Cardiac Valve Repair and Replacement
Joint Commission Disease Specific Certification for Aortic Aneurysm
Joint Commission Disease Specific Certification for Valve Repair and Replacement

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a Nursing Assistant to perform specific tasks to assist members of the Nursing team in providing patient care under the direct supervision of Registered Nurses.

Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To

Communicates and interacts with patients, visitors, and other health care professionals in an effective manner and maintains positive, cooperative relationships
Implements the plan of care under the direction of the registered nurse, providing appropriate care with regard to patient’s condition and age
Observes patients for changes in physical condition throughout their stay, and reports to registered nurse
Assembles equipment and supplies in preparation for various diagnostic or treatment procedures performed by nurses or physicians
Performs simple diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as assigned (i.e. enemas, collecting specimens, preoperative preparation of skin)
Performs computer functions within scope of role as defined by the individual unit
Implements measures to prevent potential patient problems/complications and reports unusual incidents in consultation with the registered nurse
Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality
Practices standard precautions in infection control in accordance with institutional policy
Assists staff during emergencies, within the scope of practice
Performs other projects and tasks as assigned
Participates in unit staff meetings and in-services
Complies with annual competency review guidelines
Incorporates the principles of Service Leadership to ensure positive patient/customer relations
Adheres to UI Health Care policies regarding personal conduct, including: follows established leadership, remaining responsive to instruction and coaching from supervisors and meeting the standards of personal appearance, attendance and punctuality

Percent of Time: 100% - 40 hours per week

Schedule: Monday through Friday, flexible scheduling between 0600-1530. No weekends. No holidays

Location: University Campus, Iowa City, IA

Merit Pay Plan

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
For more information about Why Iowa?, click here

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

Ability to read, write and follow instructions.

Please attach a resume as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact Kylie Guy at kylie-guy@uiowa.edu.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

Additional Information

Classification Title: Nursing Assistant
Appointment Type: Merit
Schedule: Full-time

Compensation

Pay Level: 4

Contact Information

Organization: Healthcare
Contact Name: Kylie Guy
Contact Email: kylie-guy@uiowa.edu

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