Interventional Radiology/Nephrology Nurse - Per Diem- Faulkner

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

2d•$41 - $100•Onsite

About The Position

The Interventional Radiology/Nephrology Nurse - Per Diem position at Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is responsible for the care of patients undergoing interventional procedures requiring sedation. This includes assessing, monitoring, and providing care before, during, and after the procedure. The role also involves pre-procedure phone screening for Interventional Radiology (IR) patients. As a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts, the individual is accountable for planning and providing patient care in accordance with established Nursing Standards of Care. The nurse will demonstrate initiative, knowledge, and clinical skills in managing patients with complex needs, taking full responsibility for the assessment, plan, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. The position emphasizes the Patient and Family Centered Care Model and best practices.

Requirements

BSN required
Massachusetts Registered Nurse Licensure required
BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers required
ACLS required
Excellent IV skills
2 years of critical care experience required
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Show evidence of the basic analytic thinking necessary to care for a group of patients
Ability to demonstrate observational skills and the ability to set priorities
Ability to adhere to all I.C.A.R.E. standards

Nice To Haves

Background in Interventional Nursing strongly preferred (Interventional Radiology, Interventional Cardiology, Endoscopy)
Procedural sedation experience preferred
Membership in professional organizations is recommended
Certification in a specialty area is encouraged

Responsibilities

Care for patients having interventional procedures requiring sedation.
Assess, monitor, and provide care for patients before, during, and after procedures.
Perform pre-procedure phone screening for Interventional Radiology (IR) patients.
Plan and provide patient care in accordance with Nursing Standards of Care.
Manage patients by assuming full responsibility for the assessment, plan, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
Assure the practice of the Patient and Family Centered Care Model.