Registered Nurse - Interventional Radiology

SSM Health • MO-SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Plans, coordinates, and implements care to the adult patient in the Interventional Radiology department. Ensures that quality care is provided in an efficient and safe manner consistent with the unit's standards of care and demonstrates competency skills appropriate to the clinical area.

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing
• No experience required
• State of Work Location: Missouri Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration OR Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA) OR Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs on the Interventional Radiology procedure team as circulator, scrub, or monitor.
• Performs in holding by ensuring patient is correctly prepped for the procedure.
• Ensures needed information, such as history and physical (H&P), is timely.
• Utilizes critical judgment to analyze patient assessment and administers medications on all patients, including the critically ill patient and reports abnormal information to the physician in a timely manner.
• Performs hemostasis safely and properly with or without vascular devices.
• Routinely enters patient orders and charges.
• Checks charges to ensure accuracy.
• Provides care of the critically ill patient with the ability to function independently in a stressful situation.
• Routinely educates patients and families based on assessed needs, documents education provided, and keeps them informed of tests and treatments.
• Provides clear patient instruction on what to expect during the perioperative procedure.
• Assists families to the cardiology area or cath lab area by escorting when necessary.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• One week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Instant access to earned, unpaid base pay before payday through DailyPay (fees may apply).
• Upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED