IR Registered Nurse (RN) | Orlando Health Lakeland Highlands Hospital

Orlando Health•Lakeland, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse provides high-quality, patient-centered care to patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures. The RN collaborates with physicians and the multidisciplinary IR team to support safe, efficient procedures and uphold Orlando Health’s standards of excellence. Responsibilities include patient assessment and monitoring, medication administration, procedural support, post-procedure recovery, safety, education, and compassionate care in a fast-paced, technologically advanced environment. The role includes direct care before, during, and after procedures; assisting physicians; maintaining sterile technique, equipment readiness, and accurate documentation; responding to emergent situations; and participating in on-call coverage as required. The role is part of the opening team at Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital, a state-of-the-art, seven-story, multi-specialty hospital in Lakeland, Florida. The hospital is planned as a 550,000-square-foot healthcare hub with more than 300 inpatient beds, 69 emergency and observation beds, 11 operating rooms, four cardiac interventional suites, and a range of specialty services. The RN provides complex nursing care requiring assessment, high-intensity interventions, and continuous vigilance. The position assesses patient needs, develops and revises individualized care plans, evaluates progress, uses evidence-based practice, documents care, coordinates and delegates care, and communicates with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members. The nurse may also serve as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, or nurse clinician and contribute to professional development, committees, peer review, mentoring, and quality improvement.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
Current Florida RN license or valid eNLC multistate RN license.
Current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
One year of experience required.
Meet Orlando Health and unit/department mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care before, during, and after interventional radiology procedures.
Assess, observe, and monitor patient condition; anticipate changes and respond to emergent or life-threatening situations in accordance with nursing standards and protocols.
Assist physicians during diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures.
Administer medications and provide treatments, patient education, and post-procedure recovery care.
Maintain sterile technique, ensure equipment readiness, and monitor and adjust specialized patient-care equipment; interpret and record electronic displays as applicable.
Develop and revise individualized plans of care based on patient needs and responses, and evaluate progress toward expected outcomes.
Prioritize patient care using evidence-based standards and take timely, patient-focused action.
Coordinate care for assigned patients and delegate tasks in accordance with patient needs and team members’ capabilities and qualifications.
Document assessments, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety information accurately and in compliance with regulatory standards.
Communicate and collaborate with physicians, medical staff, patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members regarding care and patient condition.
Act as a patient and family advocate and provide compassionate, therapeutic care while respecting diversity, legal issues, and patients’ rights.
Demonstrate age-appropriate nursing knowledge and skills for patients served by the assigned department.
Serve as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/or nurse clinician as applicable; support and transition new team members and students.
Participate in professional development, staff education, department meetings, committees, peer review, mentoring, coaching, and quality-improvement activities.
Maintain competency in nursing skills and department-specific patient-care equipment, and maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
Use supplies efficiently, maintain regular and punctual attendance, and comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Participate in on-call coverage as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.