Interventional Radiology Nurse (RN)-Pain Clinic

Mary Lanning Healthcare•Hastings, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Interventional Radiology Nurse (RN) in the Pain Clinic plays a crucial role in coordinating procedure processes, educating patients, and providing direct care during various interventional pain procedures. This role requires a strong understanding of moderate sedation, diagnostic imaging, and patient assessment. The nurse will collaborate with radiologists, technologists, physicians, and other departments to ensure optimal patient outcomes and accurate record-keeping for billing and quality improvement.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing is required.
The ability to effectively educate patient/family and staff is required.
Must possess related skills in physical assessment, lab data interpretation, technologist skills and nursing theory and practice related to moderate sedation ("conscious sedation") and Diagnostic Imaging.
Current license as a registered nurse (RN) in the State of Nebraska required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications from the American Heart Association (AHA) are required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors Degree in Nursing is preferred.
Pain Clinic experience preferred.
Minimum of two years nursing with focus in moderate sedation ("conscious sedation") and Diagnostic Imaging is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinates procedure processes with Radiologists, Diagnostic Imaging Radiologic Technologists, Physicians, Clinics and other departments.
Provides patients with educational and pretest instructions.
Conducts pretest interviews, collects medical history and other related information.
Evaluates patient’s plan of care in collaboration with Radiologist and Registered Radiologic Technologist.
Evaluates patient’s physical condition before, during and after test and assesses patient’s response to test.
Administers medications as needed according to department and organizational policies and procedures.
Performs/assists with procedures including, but not limited to: Rhizotomies (Radiofrequency Ablation), Endovenous lazer treatment (EVLT), Epidural injections, Lower Lumbar Medial Branch Blocks, Trigger Point Injections, Nephrostomy, Inferior Vena Cava Filter insertion, Sedation and Consultations.
Interprets data about the patient’s status to identify age-specific needs and provide appropriate care.
Records appropriate medical information within the department and patient’s electronic medical Record (EMR) in a concise/accurate manner.
Ensures all information for billing charges is complete.
Assists in the revision of patient chart forms as necessary.
Completes department equipment competencies annually.
Participates in the development of nursing standards of practice relative to the Diagnostic Imaging department.
Participates in development and revision of nursing standards of practice relative to role.
Attends/participates in departmental meetings/inservices, MLMH Quality Improvement programs, special procedures RN meetings.
Performs other duties as assigned.