RN, Interventional Radiology

What You Will Do

• Maintains and evaluates the clinical status of patients in the holding area and procedure room.
• Provides nursing care based on medical regimens and patient conditions, following physician orders and established protocols.
• Assesses, plans, and implements care for assigned patients, considering patient care policies, competencies, and safety practices.
  • Obtains patient history, makes clinical observations, and documents data in the record.
  • Informs patients about procedures and ensures all preparation instructions are completed.
  • Consents patients for procedures.
  • Performs venipunctures, places intravenous lines, administers medications, applies pain management measures, and assists medical and radiology staff.
  • Operates infusion pumps, monitors equipment, and reports any abnormalities or untoward events to the attending physician.
  • Administers moderate sedation medications and monitors patients during the sedation process.
  • Maintains patient medical records, documents care, and performs charting duties.
  • Enters and retrieves data using patient computer systems.
  • Maintains control and distributes controlled substances.
  • Takes inventory and restocks supplies.
  • Responds to Code Blue and intervenes in patient problems and emergencies.
  • Initiates and assists with CPR, BLS, ACLS, and PALS as required.
  • Communicates with patients and families regarding examinations, treatments, and outcomes.
  • Transports patients, specimens, equipment, and supplies.
  • Completes required training and supports performance improvement initiatives.
  • Trains and supervises LPNs and other support personnel.
  • Maintains a clean, orderly, and safe environment.
  • Adheres to policies, compliance, quality improvement, and safety standards.
  • Performs point-of-care laboratory testing as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN).
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Experience in interventional radiology or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of nursing interventions and patient care protocols.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Physical stamina and ability to perform demanding tasks.

Skills

• Nursing process.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Critical thinking.
• Technical skills.
• Documentation.
• Emergency response.
• Inventory management.
• Transportation.
• Point-of-care testing.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Paid time off and vacation.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Employee assistance program.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Variable schedule to accommodate patient care needs.