IR Lab Registered Nurse

Ascension•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing direct nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic, and interventional procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab. The nurse will assess, prepare, and position patients, perform conscious sedation and hemodynamic monitoring, and prepare, implement, and document the plan of care. Communication with the physician before, during, and after procedures is essential, as is performing and/or facilitating procedures and managing the setup and provision of equipment and supplies.

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Nice To Haves

2 years of Interventional Radiology experience highly preferred

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic and interventional procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab.
Assess, prepare, and position patients for procedures.
Perform conscious sedation and hemodynamic monitoring as necessary.
Prepare, implement, and document plan of care.
Communicate patient's condition to physician before, during and after procedures.
Perform and/or facilitate diagnostic, therapeutic and interventional procedures.
Perform set up and provide equipment and supplies before, during and after procedures.