University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking an 100% Paramedic to work at the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Under direct supervision of a Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP), Nurse Manager, or designee, assists with patient care services.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assists registered nurses and/or LIP’s in the delivery of patient care, with regard to patient condition and age.

• Performs patient care in compliance with the Iowa Department of Public Health Paramedic Scope of Practice related to:

  • Maintaining Airway/Breathing

• Airway (manual, nasal, oral, multi-lumen, esophageal/tracheal)
• BiPAP, CPAP
• Bridge Airway Devices
• Capnography/ETCO2 (End-Tidal Carbon Dioxide)
• Chest Tube Monitoring
• Endotracheal Intubation (nasal/oral)
• Cricothyrotomy – percutaneous
• Gastric Decompression (nasogastric or orogastric tube)
• Needle Chest Decompression
• PEEP (Positive End-Expiratory Pressure) – TherapeObstruction (direct laryngoscopy/manual)
• Suctioning (upper airway, tracheobronchial)
• Ventilation (mouth, bag valve, manually)
• Ventilatory – Automatic Transport
  • Assessment
• Blood Chemistry Analysis
• Blood Sampling (venous, capillary)
• Central Line Monitoring
• Blood Pressure, Pulse Oximetry
• Electrocardiogram (ECG) (single or multi-lead) Interpretive
  • Pharmacological Interventions
• Routine Oral, Rectal, Sublingual, Nasal, Topical, Otic, Opthalmic, Inhalation, Intraosseous, Injectable Medications
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) Emergency IV mediations
  • Emergency Trauma Care
• Cervical Stabilization (manual)
• Extremity Stabilization (manual)
• Extremity Splinting
• Eye Irrigation
• Eye Irrigation – Morgan Lens
• Hemorrhage Control
• PASG (Pneumatic Antishock Garment)
• Spinal Immobilization
  • Medical/Cardiac Care
• Assisted Delivery
• Cardioversion
• Carotid Massage
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – Manual/Mechanical
• Defibrillator - Manual/Automated
• Transcutaneous Pacing
• Completes Point of Care (POC) testing.
• Provides psychological support to the patient and family based on assessed needs.
• Communicates any pertinent changes in patient condition or disposition and report unusual incidents. Performs related and routine clerical tasks pursuant to performing the aforementioned duties.
• Other duties as assigned

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.®

Percent of Time: 100%
Schedule: Monday-Friday, hours vary 0700-1730. No nights, no holidays, no weekends.
Salary: Merit Plan Plan
Location: University Campus
Benefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at: https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits

The Department of Nursing has achieved Magnet status five times. This level of commitment can be seen in every area of our hospital and ambulatory clinics. Our Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center is dedicated to bringing world class research and cancer care to Iowa, the Midwest, and beyond. We rank #47 in the country for Oncology care in the U.S. News & World Report The Holden Comprehensive Cancer Centeris Iowa’s only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center and has held that designation since 2000. We also hold accreditations with the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) and the Commission on Cancer (COC). The Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Mission Statement is to decrease the pain and suffering caused by cancer in Iowa, surrounding communities, and around the world through improved cancer prevention and treatment based on three interdependent missions of research, clinical service, and education. We accomplish this in a multidisciplinary approach where our nursing staff are valued members of the team.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• Graduation from high school, and
• Current paramedic certification by the Iowa Department of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, and
• Current course completion card in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association, and
• Current course completion card in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) by the American Heart Association

Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. Candidates must upload copy of their educational transcriptsif they are not certified/registered as a Medical Assistant or if they have not completed a Medical Assistant Program.

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. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. For questions, contact Nicole Olmstead at nicole-olmstead@uiowa.edu.