Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse - Special Procedures

Health First Careers•Melbourne, FL

About The Position

The Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse delivers direct and indirect patient care during Interventional Radiology or Interventional Neurology procedures, in compliance with regulatory requirements and department processes. The role supports an efficient, comfortable, and safe examination for patients and is responsible for contributing to system and department goals, quality targets, and fiscal targets. The nurse performs diagnostic procedures and monitoring, recording, and holding-room responsibilities; verifies orders and coordinates implementation with physicians; provides treatments and medications according to policy and training; and evaluates the effectiveness of interventions. The role prepares patients using appropriate aseptic technique, follows radiation-safety standards, recognizes clinical changes and emergencies, and supports safe patient movement and privacy. The nurse also completes accurate procedural documentation and maintains record security, while documenting supplies and medications and using hospital inventory systems.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Nursing (ASN) or Nursing Diploma.
At least one year of RN experience in an acute or critical care environment.
Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in Florida or licensure by endorsement.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Healthcare Provider Card before the start date, maintained thereafter.
For hires into the Neuro Interventional Lab, Stroke Scale Certification from AHA, NIHSS, AACME, or Apex within one year of the start date, maintained thereafter.
Ability to take call and meet the stated emergency-alert response times.
Ability to meet required department-specific competencies annually.
Knowledge of ECG training and arrhythmia interpretation, cardiovascular and vascular anatomy, and hemodynamic monitoring.
Basic computer skills, including MS Office Outlook and Word.
Excellent communication skills in an active team environment.
Ability to assess and interpret data and communicate clearly with patients, families, and licensed practitioners with varying levels of understanding.
Ability to monitor blood pressure, ECG, and pulse oximetry using clinical equipment.
Physical ability to walk, stand, run, bend, stoop, kneel, climb, crouch, and work in varied or confined positions and environments as required.
Ability to occasionally lift or move objects up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance, and to lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people or equipment as required.
Ability to work with biohazards such as blood, body fluids, and airborne particles while following OSHA and CDC guidelines.
Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks.
May need to travel to facilities within and beyond the county perimeter and may need to use a personal vehicle.

Nice To Haves

One year of RN experience in an acute care setting.
One of the following certifications: Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS), Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN), or Certified Radiology Nurse (CCN).
Knowledge of electrophysiology diagnostic procedures.
Knowledge of interventional radiology procedures.
Knowledge of peripheral diagnostic procedures.
Knowledge of peripheral intervention procedures.
Knowledge of interventional cardiology procedures.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic procedures in Interventional Radiology and/or interventional neurology.
Carry out monitoring, recording, and holding-room responsibilities.
Verify orders, facilitate their implementation, and communicate with physicians as needed.
Perform treatments and administer medications according to policy and training; evaluate their effectiveness and facilitate timely patient throughput.
Identify and prepare patients using the aseptic technique appropriate to the procedure, recognize hazards, and ensure adherence to radiation-safety standards.
Meet required department-specific competencies annually.
Use knowledge of anatomy and physiology to support hemodynamic and angiographic techniques, as observed by the attending physician.
Recognize and communicate electrocardiographic and hemodynamic changes to physicians and appropriate staff throughout procedures.
Recognize potential emergencies or life-threatening situations and implement preventative measures as directed by the physician.
Move, lift, or assist patients onto the procedure table appropriately and provide maximum privacy during procedures.
Produce accurate and complete procedural documentation based on the intervention's scope and complexity and the patient's clinical condition.
Maintain the authenticity and security of patient records and follow prescribed processes for document amendments.
Document supplies and medications for patient charges, use hospital inventory systems accurately, and participate in inventory and supply management.
Take call, acknowledge emergency alerts within five minutes, and present to the hospital facility within thirty minutes of an alert.