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

Medical Surgical Cardiology Unit (4 Rcp)

The University of Iowa Health Carerecognized as one of the best hospitals in the United Statesis 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.

The Medical Surgical Cardiology Unit (4 RCP) 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 :

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

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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.

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