Interventional Radiology RN

About the role

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. This per diem role in Interventional Radiology includes cross-coverage in other areas of radiology such as the stress lab, CT, and MRI. Weekend rotation may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assess physical, mental, and psychosocial status of patient using age-appropriate knowledge.
• Plan, evaluate, and implement care of patients in the cardiac and pulmonary rehab program as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in the planning and delivery of formal and informal educational programs for patients, family members, and the community.
• Document information clearly and completely, utilizing the correct format in charting.
• Interface with third-party payers to ascertain coverage for services and preadmission requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and manage database.
• Assist with planning, implementing, and maintaining QA & I activities and monitors.
• Ensure that equipment and supplies are available.
• Ensure that the environment is safe, clean, and comfortable.
• Prepare area and patients for exercise.
• Reflect the philosophy, purpose, and policies of the hospital and the department of cardiology in work practice.
• Assist with medical emergencies.
• Assist with interviews as needed.
• Assist with clerical duties.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• B.S.N. strongly preferred.
• Evidence of continuing education in critical care arena with a cardiac and pulmonary focus.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver formal educational programs using principles of adult learning.
• Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with documentation skills.
• Recent demonstrated critical care expertise with emphasis on cardiac and pulmonary populations.
• ACLS certification.
• Experience with cardiac rehabilitation.
• Experience with case management and third-party payers preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of QA & I.
• Experience in exercise tolerance testing for both cardiovascular and pulmonary patients.
• Ability to apply exercise tolerance test results to patient supervision.
• Knowledge of specific hemodynamic responses with regards to exercise.
• Advanced knowledge of fitness and wellness concepts.
• Knowledge of the effects of exercise on patients with diabetes.
• Ability to supervise and counsel patients with congestive heart failure on medication compliance, symptom management, nutrition, and exercise.
• Telemetry experience.

Qualifications

• Current RN Massachusetts License.
• Current ACLS & BLS.
• AACVPR Certification desired.
• Wellness Coaching Certification desired.
• Diabetes Education Certification desired.

Physical/Environmental Requirements

• Frequent bending, carrying, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping, walking, and lifting over 10 lbs.
• Occasional climbing stairs, lifting in excess of 50–100 lbs, and sitting.
• Constant use of hearing, sight, and speech.
• Frequent use of smell and touch.
• Frequent keyboard and telephone use.
• Constant concentration and problem-solving.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $37.14 - $76.08 per hour. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, including seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices.