VIR Nurse per diem

About the Role

Under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager, Lead Nurse of Interventional Radiology, the Medical Director of IR, CT MRI and US, and with the support of the Nursing Directors of Adult Patient Services, provides comprehensive nursing care to patients having procedures in Diagnostic Imaging, in accordance with hospital and department established policies and procedures, and the physician’s orders. All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age-specific needs of geriatric, adult, and pediatric patients. Fosters patient and family-centered care and nursing services in accordance with Brown University Health and Rhode Island Hospital's mission, vision, and values.

Employees are expected to role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, and demonstrate core Success Factors: Instill Trust and Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus, and Collaborate.

Responsibilities

• Clinical:
  • Performs assessments and collection of data by interviewing and record review, documenting on appropriate nursing assessment forms.
  • Provides direct patient care and prioritizes patient needs, functioning as a patient advocate.
  • Assesses and monitors patient condition throughout the pre, peri, and post-procedural period (including vital signs, invasive pressure monitoring, and recognition of EKG changes) and initiates appropriate nursing intervention.
  • Provides continuity of care for critically ill patients.
  • Administers conscious sedation and monitors patients in accordance with hospital and departmental standards for procedures in CT, US, and VIR.
  • Administers contrast material and recognizes, documents, and assists in the treatment of contrast reactions.
  • Intervenes in emergency situations and administers other medications as appropriate.
  • Assists radiologists with procedures and treatments requiring professional nursing skills.
  • Demonstrates skill in using special equipment such as monitors, infusion pumps, pacemakers, defibrillators, ventilators, and O2 equipment.
  • Documents patient status and nursing interventions.
  • Effectively communicates with radiology nurses, physicians, technologists, and other caregivers regarding patient status, treatment, and outcome.
  • Prioritizes nursing responsibilities within the department and Pre/Post Procedure Room.
  • Collaborates with IR technologists to prepare patients and procedure rooms.
  • Takes call according to IR call policy.
  • Performs the role of charge nurse and manages the Pre and Post Procedure Room as needed.
• Education:
  • Provides health teaching and procedural information to patients and families.
  • Participates in staff education on patient care, safety, infection control, etc.
  • Acts as a resource person for nursing, medical, and radiology staff.
  • Assists with the orientation of nurses, students, technologists, and physicians.
• Other:
  • Maintains departmental databases for tracking procedures, complications, and outcomes, supporting regulatory agency certifications.
  • Assists in reviewing safety issues for NIR and VIRR patients and supports event reporting in the hospital system.
  • Supports quality improvement and risk management programs.
  • Participates in the development and evaluation of policies and procedures in radiology.
  • Performs, documents, and reviews patient/complication follow-up.
  • Maintains and enhances professional expertise through educational opportunities and literature.
  • Practices cost containment and maintains emergency equipment.
  • Monitors medications, including narcotics.
  • Assists with the development and implementation of research projects.
  • Participates in hospital, nursing, and radiology committees.
• Collaboration:
  • Functions as a member of the radiology team.
  • Acts as a liaison between radiology and nursing units.
  • Interacts with other healthcare professionals to maintain continuity of quality patient care.

Requirements

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing or licensure under the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement.
• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current ACLS and BLS certification.
• Demonstrated mature judgment, initiative, and proficiency in nursing skills.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Knowledgeable in physical assessment, aseptic techniques, IV skills, and universal precautions.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns.

Qualifications

Experience: One year of ICU-level critical care OR two years of ER nursing experience with at least one year of trauma room experience preferred.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Some exposure to radiation, minimized by adherence to established safety precautions.
• Lifting, pulling, and positioning patients while wearing an 8-to-10-pound lead apron.
• Majority of time spent walking or standing.

Independent Action

Performs independently within department policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to supervisors for clarification of policies and procedures.

Pay

$56.06 per hour.