IR Procedural Nurse

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient and equipment for catheterization procedures
• Obtains and records hemodynamic, electrical, and angiographic data
• Attends to patient needs during studies
• Develops and contributes to a plan of nursing for the patient's care
• Administers intravenous and oral medications to patients
• Affords assistance in the collection of arterial and venous blood samples and respiratory gases
• Maintains monitoring of patient’s vital signs
• Participates in life-saving measures such as defibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Restocks supplies when time allows
• Is available on a rotational call schedule for procedures after normal hours
• May perform circulating functions during procedure
• May perform scrub role for surgical implantation of pacemakers, internal cardiac defibrillators, and cardiac ablation procedures
• May be responsible for running the stimulator, electrophysiology recording systems, ultrasound, fluoroscopy and other devices relevant to electrophysiology procedures

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above
• Demonstrated availability to work variable and rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in a 24/7 patient care environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual
• Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to function calmly and competently in high stress situations
• Demonstrated ability to deal with hazards involved in assessing and providing care to patients

Qualifications

• Two years of previous nursing experience
• Current RQI Healthcare Provider ALS eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system
• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah, or obtain one within 90 days of hire under the interstate compact if switching residency to State of Utah