Travel RN Procedural - Vascular Interventional Radiology - $2,506 per week

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients with vascular conditions, including gathering health histories, vital signs, and physical examinations.
• Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of vascular issues, such as swelling, discoloration, pain, or changes in circulation.
• Prepare patients for diagnostic procedures such as ultrasounds, CT scans, MRIs, or angiograms, ensuring they understand the process and feel comfortable.
• Administer medications as prescribed, including pain management, anticoagulants, or antibiotics before and after surgery.
• Provide postoperative care, including monitoring vital signs, managing incisions, and preventing complications like infection, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), or graft failure.
• Educate patients on recovery plans, restrictions, and signs of complications post-surgery or intervention.
• Perform dressing changes and wound assessments for patients recovering from vascular surgeries or interventions, ensuring proper healing and preventing infection.
• Implement strategies to promote circulation and healing, such as positioning, compression therapy, or skin care.
• Educate patients about their vascular conditions, including lifestyle modifications, exercise, dietary recommendations, and smoking cessation to improve vascular health.
• Instruct patients on self-care techniques, such as how to check for signs of circulation issues, how to manage swelling, and the importance of medication adherence.
• Counsel patients on the importance of regular follow-ups, diagnostic tests, and the potential for recurring or progressive vascular issues.
• Aid during vascular interventions or surgeries, including endovenous laser therapy (EVLT), vein stripping, stenting, angioplasty, or bypass surgery.
• Assist in coordinating patient referrals to physical therapy, rehabilitation, or other specialists as needed to improve vascular health and recovery.
• Assess for signs of complications, such as bleeding, clot formation, or infection, and take prompt action to address concerns.
• Manage any complications that arise and ensure patients are educated on risk factors for vascular diseases, such as hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol.
• Accurately document patient assessments, care plans, treatments, progress notes, and any changes in the patient's condition in the electronic health record (EHR) system.
• Create and implement long-term care plans for patients with chronic vascular conditions, ensuring they understand the importance of lifestyle changes and regular check-ups.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a current RN license in good standing with the state of Oklahoma. A minimum of one year of experience in vascular nursing is required, with a strong preference for candidates with experience in interventional radiology. BLS certification is mandatory. Experience with vascular ultrasound, phlebology, and/or endovascular procedures is preferred.