Experienced Registered Nurse, Interventional Radiology (IR), Opportunities at Multiple Campuses (Full Time, Part Time, All Shifts)

St. Luke’s University Health Network • Coaldale, PA

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About The Position

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. Nurses are pivotal to providing the care that is needed and demanded in our communities. At St. Luke's, we are proud to be the forerunners of that higher quality standard. Our philosophy and professional practice model are our commitment to safe, compassionate and quality patient centered care. Nursing uniquely leaves a lasting impression on patients and families who rely on these skills. Here at St. Luke’s, PCRAFT values are the guiding core principles of our health care team and the qualities we strive for with every encounter. Pride, caring, respect, accountability, flexibility and teamwork are the qualities our team will deliver every time.  As a patient or prospective employee, you can count on every member of the St. Luke’s team to display PCRAFT values in every situation. St. Luke’s Interventional Radiology department offers a number of advanced imaging features, including the ability to produce three-dimensional images of the vessels within the body. St. Luke’s was the first in the world to offer the General Electric (GE) Innova 4100 system to patients. This imaging equipment offers patients advantages such as reduced exam time, less radiation and contrast media, and more precise imaging for better diagnoses and treatments. Recognized as a GE Healthcare Super Show Site for key imaging equipment, health care professionals from around the world visit St. Luke’s to see the equipment and learn how it benefits patients.

Requirements

• One year nursing experience .
• Current CPR certification required by completion of orientation.
• Ability to monitor and administer IV medications.
• ACLS certification required by completion of orientation.
• Prior computer usage required .
• Registered Nurse with current license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania or New Jersey (Warren Campus).

Nice To Haves

• Interventional Radiology, Critical Care or Emergency department experience preferred .

Responsibilities

• Completes pre-admission consultations for invasive, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including assessing patient knowledge.
• Assess and monitors patient procedures, documenting patient information in a clear and concise manner describing chronological sequence of events .
• Responsible for record keeping of controlled substances during procedures and follows protocol regarding storage of such substances.
• Assist physicians with orders and physical assessment of patient .
• Responds appropriately to department emergency situations .
• Functions as a professional role model and resource person providing guidance to co-workers.
• Demonstrates/models the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external).
• Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information.
• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees