Registered Nurse-Interventional Radiology (Full Time, Days)

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

About The Position

The Registered Nurse, Interventional Radiology delivers nursing care to patients across their life span. Using the nursing process, the RN assesses, plans, implements, and documents the effects of care. The RN works cooperatively with ancillary, nursing, and other patient-team personnel to maintain standards for professional nursing practice. Nursing functions are performed in accordance with the applicable state Nurse Practice Act, hospital policy, the hospital Mission Statement, and the Philosophy of the Department of Nursing.

Requirements

Registered Nurse with a license to practice in New Jersey or Pennsylvania, depending on work location.
Current CPR certification required by completion of orientation.
ACLS certification required by completion of orientation.
Ability to monitor and administer IV medications.
Prior computer usage required.

Responsibilities

Complete pre-admission consultations for invasive, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures, including assessing patient knowledge.
Provide appropriate patient education and literature, obtain pre-admission testing from the patient, and document it for the procedure.
Assess and monitor patients during procedures, documenting information clearly and concisely in chronological order according to accepted policies and procedures.
Maintain records of controlled substances used during procedures and follow protocols for their storage.
Assist physicians with orders and patient physical assessments, and document assessments.
Respond appropriately to department emergency situations, delegating as needed.
Provide the receiving unit with pertinent patient information and post-procedure orders.
Document all follow-up phone calls to outpatients.
Organize, coordinate, and prioritize patient care while consistently using available resources.
Serve as a professional role model and resource, providing guidance to co-workers.