Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse
About The Position
Under the supervision of the Chief Technologist of Interventional Radiology, Manager of Interventional Radiology, and Administrative Director of the Cardiovascular Institute, the Interventional Radiology RN will perform duties necessary to care for patients undergoing interventional radiology procedures at a technical and professional nursing level. The RN will provide pre, intra and post procedural care. Performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment. Assists the performing practitioner with diagnostic angiographic procedures, complex vascular and non-vascular interventional, therapeutic procedures and clinical patient care.
Requirements
- Graduate from a state accredited school of Nursing.
- Certification required: BLS upon hire and ACLS within 6 months of hire.
- Licensure required: Licensed Registered Nurse in State of NH.
- Minimum of two years critical care experience or three years medical /surgical experience with a strong cardiovascular background.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's in Nursing preferred.
Responsibilities
- Delivers pre and post procedural care to patients according to hospital policy.
- Delivers intra procedural care in the role of circulator, scrub, or monitor.
- Gathers data through history taking and physical assessment and interprets data in order to plan and implement interventions to meet patient care needs.
- Applies principles of purposeful, organized thinking to make sound clinical judgment/decisions.
- Teaches the patient and/or significant other(s) about the plan of care. Prepares patients to manage their care after discharge.
- Administers medications.
- Demonstrates effective communication to the health care team in providing quality patient care.
- Adheres to department policy and procedures and practices modality specific safety protocols.
- Completes hospital, departmental, and professional requirements.
- Actively engages in departmental, team and committee initiatives.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
