80-100% EP Device Nurse Clinician (No nights, weekends, or holidays) - UI Heart and Vascular Center

The UI Heart and Vascular Center (HVC) is seeking a Nurse Clinician to function as a clinical expert and care coordinator for EP Device patients while collaborating with physicians, patients/families, UIHC staff and health care agencies.
Responsible for in-person and remote device checks, providing education and follow up care to patients undergoing diagnostic and surgical procedures, and maintaining open channels of communication with health care units involved in the care of cardiac implantation patients.
This position will be filled at 80-100% based on candidate preference.
Scheduled hours will be between 7:00AM and 6:00PM, Monday through Friday.
No weekends or holidays.
We are the best heart hospital in Iowa UI Heart & Vascular Center is recognized by U.
S.
News & World Report as the best hospital in the state for cardiology and heart surgery patient care.
The best hospitals nationally received this rating based on patient outcomes, number of high-risk patients seen, patient experience, advanced clinical technologies, and more.
Being a Nurse in the Heart and Vascular Center Position Responsibilities: Collaborates with nursing, medical staff and other health professionals in the development and review of standards and in planning, implementing and evaluating patient care for the EP device patient population with regard to the condition and age of the patient.
Provides direct nursing care when necessary.
Follows universal precautions.
Oversees patient flow through the EP Device Clinic.
Perform device checks for in-clinic patients.
Responsible for in-person and remote device checks.
Log onto each of the remote monitoring device websites, analyze each new transmission, complete a remote transmission report, and communicate any alarm conditions, abnormality of heart rhythm or change in device function to the appropriate physician in a time-appropriate manner.
Organize EP Device Clinic and ensure appropriate tracking of patients and billing.
Independently coordinates and facilitates patient care between multiple disciplines within both the confines of UIHC and the community (including home health agencies, referring physicians and other community support services).
Facilitates continuity of care.
Coordinates patient care to better utilize supportive services through patient visit, pre-schedules testing, follows up with test results to both patient and physician, obtains medical history, coordinates follow up appointments, provides medication and disease process, teaching, etc.
Participate in the ongoing management of the patient to facilitate care of patient in a timely manner.
Facilitates care of EP Device patients requiring admission, coordinating necessary admission procedures, pre and post procedure care.
Acts as a clinical resource or consultant for EP Device patient populations with regard to the condition and age of the patients.
Participates in implementation and requirements of managed care programs for EP Device patient populations.
Operates autonomously in communicating with members of the health care team directing patient care and providing continuity of care across settings throughout the phases of care.
Autonomously communicates with referring physician and health care facilities.
Revises patient care regime via the telephone within protocols developed collaboratively.
Performs telephone triage of patient calls to the EP Device Service, and facilitates medication refills as needed.
Provide cross-coverage to other UI Heart & Vascular Center Nurse Coordinators as needed/requested.
Performs clinical duties, special projects and other tasks as needed.
Administration Provides leadership for direct patient care programs for EP Device patients collaborating with health care professionals.
Participates in decision-making process at unit/division/department level of issues that impact clinical practice.
Participates in/provides leadership for divisional, departmental and/or intra institutional and community committees and projects.
Provides input into financial management activities including operational budgetary decisions and cost containment.
Participates in the ongoing implementation of current regulatory standards in order to meet state and national agency accreditation.
Education Design and implement patient/family health education activities for EP Device patients recognizing individualized need.
Provides patient education in EP Device clinics that includes: Assess learning needs of patients and families post-op procedures and provides appropriate education related to diagnosis, procedure performed, risk factor modification, and treatment regimens.
Facilitates learning and provides consultation to those in external agencies, communities and to other healthcare professionals.
Supports implementation and evaluation of staff education and orientation programs, coordinating and presenting those related to transplant.
Facilitates the educational experience for health care students and monitors the care delivered.
Quality Improvement/Research Incorporates the role of patient care provider, advocate (patient, family, and health care professional) consultant, educator, researcher and quality manager.
Provide assistance with the STS quality database, including compiling and entering quality data.
Participates in the development and implementation of division/unit quality assessment and improvement program using appropriate risk and quality management data.
Uses relevant nursing research to improve clinical practice and investigate nursing care problems related toa specific patient population.
Participates in development and conduct of research activities initiated through recognized need in area of specialty and as directed with other disciplines.
Professional Responsibilities Interacts with staff, patients, medical staff, peers, and others in a professional and cooperative manner.
Assumes responsibility for maintaining clinical expertise consistent with patient population requirements and current nursing and medical practice.
Develops management and consultant skills consistent with position responsibilities.
Adheres to professional and legal standards of nursing practice.
Maintains confidentiality of patient and staff information.
Supports a work environment that fosters teamwork and is conducive to the recruitment and retention of staff.
Demonstrates the core values of service leadership: respect, communication, accountability, integrity and compassion.
Remains calm and constructive in conflict situations, listens and attempts to understand other points of view.
Analyzes own performance in accordance with position expectations, develops goals and implements a plan to meet goals.
Follow general policies and procedures in accordance with the regulations of the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and the UI Heart and Vascular Center.
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics—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.
® Education Requirement: Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing is required.
Experience Requirements: Minimum 1 year clinical experience with pacemaker and ICD interrogations including remote monitoring.
Demonstrated competency in interrogation of pacemakers and ICDs.
Competence in in-person and remote monitoring of single, dual and CRT pacing systems, implanted cardiac defibrillators and implanted loop recorders.
Ability to positively and effectively collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team setting.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Certification/Licensure Requirements: Current certification in BLS required by start date.
Current license to practice nursing in the State of Iowa required by start date.
Driver's License and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards.
Desired Qualifications: 3 – 5 years clinical experience with pacemaker and ICD interrogations and reprogramming including remote monitoring.
Experience in an academic medical setting.
Previous experience using EPIC.
Current RCES, CCDS or CEPS certification.
Knowledge of University policies, procedures and practices.
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission: Resume Cover Letter Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact Kelli Ballard at kelli-ballard@uiowa.
edu or 319-467-6019.