Interventional Radiology Nurse PT

Saint Peters Healthcare System•New Brunswick, NJ

6d•$45 - $58

About The Position

Interventional Radiology Nurse PT Interventional Radiology Saint Peter's is among the few hospitals in the world to have earned its 7th consecutive Magnet® designation and its first Magnet with Distinction designation. The Magnet with Distinction designation is an elite level of this recognition, awarded to organizations that demonstrate exceptional performance in nursing practices and patient outcomes. Our team of award-winning nurses is growing, and we are looking for talented, compassionate RNs to join our team. The Interventional Radiology Nurse PT will: In accordance with professional nursing standards, skillfully oversees and administers total patient care based on individualized need of assigned patients in the Radiology department. Assists in facilitating continuity of care of all patients while in the department by responding to patients needs and to reported changes in status. Intervenes as necessary, utilizing appropriate nursing judgment and under physician direction as indicated. Responds to emergencies in department (e.g., allergic contrast agent reactions, vaso-vagal episodes, etc.). Provides follow-up nursing care and evaluation of patients on units after radiology interventions. Demonstrates working knowledge of cardiac and multisystem diseases with critical care knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care and intervention per individual patient acuity level. In addition, demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Requirements

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in specialty preferred
BLS certification required, as approved by the American Heart Association
ACLS certification obtained during clinical orientation
ECG course completed during clinical orientation
Critical Care course completed during clinical orientation
Procedural Sedation obtained during clinical orientation

Responsibilities

skillfully oversees and administers total patient care based on individualized need of assigned patients in the Radiology department
Assists in facilitating continuity of care of all patients while in the department by responding to patients needs and to reported changes in status
Intervenes as necessary, utilizing appropriate nursing judgment and under physician direction as indicated
Responds to emergencies in department (e.g., allergic contrast agent reactions, vaso-vagal episodes, etc.)
Provides follow-up nursing care and evaluation of patients on units after radiology interventions
Demonstrates working knowledge of cardiac and multisystem diseases with critical care knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care and intervention per individual patient acuity level