Interventional Radiology Nurse Part Time Faulkner

Mass General Brigham•Jamaica Plain, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Interventional Radiology Nurse provides care to patients undergoing interventional procedures requiring sedation. The nurse assesses, monitors, and cares for patients before, during, and after procedures, and conducts pre-procedure phone screening for interventional nursing and interventional radiology patients. As a Massachusetts-registered professional nurse, the role is accountable for planning and providing patient care in accordance with Nursing Standards of Care and the Nursing Department's Clinical Practice Manual. The nurse demonstrates initiative, knowledge, and clinical skills in caring for patients with complex needs, and manages care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse is directly responsible to a designated nurse manager or supervisor and supports the Patient and Family Centered Care Model in an environment that exemplifies best practice. This is a part-time, onsite position at Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, scheduled for 24 hours per week, with a weekend rotation that includes an eight-hour Saturday schedule. The work shift is rotating.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Massachusetts Registered Nurse licensure.
BLS certification for Healthcare Providers.
ACLS certification.
Excellent IV skills.
Two years of critical care experience.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Basic analytic thinking necessary to care for a group of patients.
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, such as Interventional Radiology, Interventional Cardiology, or Endoscopy.
Procedural sedation experience.
Membership in professional organizations is recommended.
Certification in a specialty area is encouraged.

Responsibilities

Assess, monitor, and provide care to patients before, during, and after interventional procedures requiring sedation.
Conduct pre-procedure phone screenings for interventional nursing and interventional radiology patients.
Plan and provide patient care in accordance with Nursing Standards of Care and the Nursing Department's Clinical Practice Manual.
Assume responsibility for patient assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Provide care for patients with complex needs using appropriate clinical knowledge and skills.
Support the Patient and Family Centered Care Model and best-practice care.