Registered Nurse - Interventional Radiology
About The Position
The Registered Nurse - Interventional Radiology provides direct and indirect nursing care by assessing patient status, determining priorities, identifying nursing measures, and evaluating outcomes. This role utilizes the nursing process and an interdisciplinary approach in Interventional Radiology for continuous and comprehensive patient care. Performing nursing functions related to physician-prescribed treatments in IR contributes to the effective and safe execution of interventional procedures. The RN Interventional Radiology ensures a sterile environment during procedures, emphasizing the importance of infection control. Assisting patients with activities of daily living is a vital aspect of the RN's responsibilities, showcasing a holistic approach to patient care. Administering medications and IV therapies in compliance with local facility policies, assessing patients, and planning appropriate nursing care are pivotal tasks in Interventional Radiology, ensuring patient safety and optimal outcomes. Documenting the plan of care and care provided in the patient's medical record is essential for continuity of care and communication among the healthcare team. The RN Interventional Radiology shall participate in the recognition and initiation of appropriate measures during emergencies and aid during surgical/diagnostic procedures. The RN Interventional Radiology also cares for patients with various catheters and prostheses.
Requirements
- Minimum of an associate's degree in nursing.
- At least one full year of professional nursing experience.
- Minimum of 24 months experience in an Interventional Radiology environment during the last 36 months.
- Certification in Radiology Nursing (CRN).
- Current, valid, unrestricted nursing license in a state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a Territory of the United States.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) as approved by the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Evidence of current immunizations.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct and indirect nursing care by assessing patient status, determining priorities, identifying nursing measures, and evaluating outcomes.
- Utilizes the nursing process and an interdisciplinary approach in Interventional Radiology for continuous and comprehensive patient care.
- Performs nursing functions related to physician-prescribed treatments in IR, contributing to the effective and safe execution of interventional procedures.
- Ensures a sterile environment during procedures, emphasizing the importance of infection control.
- Assists patients with activities of daily living.
- Administers medications and IV therapies in compliance with local facility policies.
- Assesses patients and plans appropriate nursing care.
- Documents the plan of care and care provided in the patient's medical record.
- Participates in the recognition and initiation of appropriate measures during emergencies.
- Aids during surgical/diagnostic procedures.
- Cares for patients with various catheters and prostheses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
