Description

The Iowa Clinic has an exciting opportunity to be a part of a team that will open our new musculoskeletal-focused ambulatory surgery center. Conveniently located near I-80 in Waukee, this state-of-the-art, 21,000 sq. ft. ASC will offer same-day joint replacement, orthopedic, sports medicine, foot and ankle, pain management surgery and a cardiac catheterization lab in an out-patient setting. We are looking for experienced professionals who enjoy being a part of a close-knit team and who align with our ACT values – Accountability, Compassion and Teamwork. This role will only be assigned to work in the cardiac catheterization lab. 

Think you’ve got what it takes to join our TIC team? Keep reading… 

A Day in the Life of Cath Lab RN... 

This role will be responsible for providing professional nursing support in the ambulatory surgery center by assisting the cardiologist in diagnostic cardiac catheterizations and interventional procedures on patients and providing quality nursing care, assessing, and managing patient care in the cardiac catheterization lab, and support interventional radiology as needed.   

Essential Functions: 

• Responsible for intra-operative patient safety by acting as the nursing advocate for the patient by; appropriate positioning, confirming the procedure and site, actively participating in the time out, informs physician and team of any issues or concerns.
• Closely monitoring the patient for improvement or complications, administering medications including conscious sedation and assisting the physician.
• Work with diagnostic and interventional catheterization which includes circulating, monitoring, and recording of procedures and emergency management of cardiac patients.

Minimum Requirements: 

·       Graduate of an accredited school of nursing 

·       Current RN license to practice nursing in the State of Iowa. 

·       Certificate in Basic Cardiac Life support and Advanced life support 

·       Two years nursing experience in an acute care hospital  

·       Cardiology catheterization lab experience  

·       Ambulatory surgery experience will be preferred.  

What’s in it for you. 

·       One of the best 401(k) programs in central Iowa, including employer match and profit sharing 

·       Employee incentives to share in the Clinic’s success. 

·       Generous PTO accruals 

·       Paid holidays. 

·       Health, dental and vision insurance 

·       Quarterly volunteer opportunities through a variety of local nonprofits 

·       Training and development programs 

·       Opportunities to have fun with your colleagues, including TIC night at the Iowa Cubs, employee appreciation tailgate party, Adventureland day, State Fair tickets, annual holiday party, drive-in movie night… we could go on and on 

·       Monthly departmental celebrations, jeans days and clinic-wide competitions 

·       Employee rewards and recognition program 

·       Health and wellness program with up to $350/year in incentives 

·       Employee feedback surveys 

·       All employee meetings, team huddles and transparent communication