RN Interventional Radiology (IR) Full Time

Finger Lakes Health•Geneva, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Finger Lakes Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide nursing care to patients undergoing interventional radiology procedures at Geneva General Hospital in Geneva, New York. The nurse promotes patient comfort, safety, and clinical outcomes while working under the supervision of the Director of Diagnostics and the Chief Radiologist and collaborating with physicians and the multidisciplinary healthcare team. Care is delivered in accordance with established policies, procedures, and nursing standards. The role includes monitoring patients before, during, and after procedures, including patients receiving moderate sedation. The nurse provides patient and family education and support, maintains confidentiality, and keeps clinical knowledge and competencies current through continuing education, in-service programs, departmental competencies, and professional development. The position requires care for patients across the lifespan, including pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens is reasonably anticipated, with potential contact with blood, body fluids, and tissues.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
Current New York State Registered Professional Nurse (RN) license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; BLS certification must be obtained through the RQI system during clinical orientation.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; ACLS certification must be obtained through the RQI system during clinical orientation.
One year of critical care experience.
Demonstrated ability to perform the technical aspects of the position.
Excellent communication skills and ability to interact professionally and courteously with patients, families, and the public.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive information.
Ability to facilitate project management, work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities.
Ability to promote teamwork through effective communication and role modeling.
Familiarity with Joint Commission (TJC) requirements.
Strong leadership, interpersonal, written and verbal communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
Computer literacy.
Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care across the lifespan.
Coronary Care certification must be obtained within six months of hire.
Moderate sedation competency must be obtained within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in a related field.
Experience in Interventional Radiology, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), or Emergency Department (ED).
Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Provide safe, high-quality nursing care to patients undergoing interventional radiology procedures.
Use the nursing process and approved nursing standards to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
Monitor patients before, during, and after procedures, including those receiving moderate sedation.
Promote patient safety, comfort, and positive clinical outcomes.
Provide ongoing education and support to patients and their families.
Maintain patient confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
Collaborate with physicians and members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Maintain clinical knowledge and competency through continuing education, in-service programs, departmental competencies, and professional development.
Promote a positive team environment through professionalism, accountability, effective communication, and role modeling.
Demonstrate customer-focused behaviors consistent with Finger Lakes Health's Healing Environment principles, promoting safety, dignity, respect, well-being, and healthy relationships.
Provide appropriate care across the lifespan by assessing patient status, interpreting clinical information, identifying age-specific needs, and providing care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.