RN - Interventional Radiology - Full Time

Kingman Healthcare•Kingman, AZ

About The Position

The Imaging/Radiology RN provides nursing support to Radiology interventional services and radiologists. Working under the direction of the radiologist and in accordance with the Arizona State Nurse Practice Act, the nurse provides care that complies with nursing standards and regulations and supports KHI’s mission, vision, values, and commitment to respectful, compassionate patient care. The nurse uses the nursing process to assess patients’ health needs, develop and implement plans of care, provide nursing interventions, and evaluate patient responses. Care includes evidence-based infection prevention, patient and family education, clear documentation, discharge instructions, and collaboration with physicians and other clinical disciplines. The role also includes contributing to patient satisfaction and continuous improvement, participating in department and team meetings, maintaining required licensure and competencies, and assisting with staff orientation as requested. Interventional Radiology RNs must be able to complete an orientation checklist covering the Charge RN role, IR clinic/consult and follow-up, Primary Call RN, and Code Leader roles. The position involves routine potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues and requires the physical and communication abilities described in the posting.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing school’s Diploma program.
Current, valid Arizona RN license or compact state RN license.
Current BLS (CPR) certification.
At least 2 years of experience as an RN or equivalent patient care experience.
ACLS certification upon hire.
Able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Able to manage technical business equipment, including phone, fax, and computer.
Able to assist with movement or manipulation of an adult patient weighing up to 300 lbs.
Able to care for patients with infectious diseases.
Able to sit 3–5 hours per day, stand 3–5 hours per day, and walk 3–5 hours per day.
Able to lift equipment up to 50 lbs. and push equipment up to 150 lbs.
Able to analyze and apply theory to practice skills.
Able to maintain the concentration, visual and auditory acuity needed to watch monitors and follow instructions during exams.
Interventional Radiology RNs must be able to complete the orientation checklist covering the Charge RN role, IR clinic/consult and follow-up, Primary Call RN, and Code Leader role.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
Experience working in the respective clinical area desired.
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) continuing education training every two years preferred.
CCU, ICU, or ED experience preferred.
Basic EKG competency upon hire preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care to patients under the radiologist’s direction and in compliance with the Arizona State Nurse Practice Act, nursing standards, and regulations.
Use the nursing process to assess patients, identify care needs, develop and implement plans of care, and evaluate patient responses.
Provide evidence-based care and follow standard precautions and CDC hand hygiene guidance to help prevent healthcare-acquired conditions and infections.
Collect patient health data and complete timely assessments, including relevant biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational, age-specific, cultural, and discharge-planning needs.
Involve patients and significant others as appropriate in care planning, education, and decisions about nursing care.
Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and other clinical disciplines to coordinate patient care.
Document patient care, assessments, treatment responses, medications, interventions, care plans, charges as appropriate, and discharge instructions.
Use AIDET and other evidence-based behaviors to support patient experience and satisfaction and show empathy toward patients and families.
Attend and participate in scheduled department and team meetings, or communicate absences as soon as practicable.
Complete required licensure, competencies, training, and education in a timely manner.
Participate in and encourage continuous process improvement.
Assist with orientation of new staff to the unit as requested.
Complete the Interventional Radiology RN orientation checklist, including the Charge RN role, IR clinic/consult and follow-up, Primary Call RN, and Code Leader role.