Registered Nurse-Interventional Services

Good Shepherd Health Care•Hermiston, OR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Interventional Registered Nurse (RN) provides specialized nursing care to patients undergoing minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The RN is responsible for pre-procedure, intra-procedure, and post-procedure patient care throughout the interventional patient experience. The Interventional RN ensures safe, efficient, and high-quality care using the nursing process, established standards of care, and organizational policies. The RN collaborates with physicians and the interdisciplinary team, serves as a patient advocate, and participates in call coverage as required.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
Evidence of continuing education appropriate for skill level and area of practice.
Current RN license in the State of Oregon
Current BLS, ACLS certification, and NIH Stroke Scale Certification.
One year of Interventional or Operating Room nursing experience.
Infusion pumps, PCA pumps, and other medical equipment, computer, printer, photocopier, and patient charts.
Ability to provide care for the patient's age-specific, cultural, physical, and psychosocial wellbeing.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Certifications specific to areas of clinical specialty preferred (e.g., RCIS, CRN, CV-BC, CAPA or CPAN)
IV certification
Moderate Sedation Certification.
Experience in Interventional Radiology, Cardiac Cath Lab, PACU, or ambulatory surgery.

Responsibilities

Perform pre-procedure nursing assessments and review relevant clinical information.
Verify patient identity, procedure, NPO status, medication reconciliation and consent according to institutional policy.
Initiate intravenous access and prepare patients for procedures.
Collaborate with the procedural team regarding case planning.
Document required information in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Provide patient and family education regarding the procedure and recovery expectations.
Administer procedural medications per performing provider order
Administer and monitor moderate sedation in accordance with organizational policy and credentialing requirements.
Perform a pre-sedation assessment, including verification of allergies and NPO status, and ensure that the airway evaluation and ASA classification are documented in accordance with policy.
Ensure laboratory results are within limits for specific procedure, communicating with performing provider results outside of limits and potential need for additional testing.
Continuously monitor patient status including cardiac rhythm, blood pressure, respiratory status, oxygen saturation, and level of consciousness.
Maintain airway patency and respond to sedation-related complications.
Communicate patient status with the procedural team and document medications and monitoring parameters in the EMR.
Coordinate nursing care in the procedure room and ensure completion of patient identification, procedure verification, and procedural time-out.
Maintain a safe procedural environment and assist with patient positioning and monitoring setup.
Assist in administration of medications as needed per performing provider order
Assist with vascular access site management when appropriate.
Recognize and respond to procedural complications such as bleeding, arrhythmias, or respiratory compromise.
Communicate patient status, manage specimens, and document care and procedural events in the EMR.
Functions as the primary documenter, recording hemodynamic data, pressures, and procedural events.
Ensures allergy considerations are communicated during the timeout and reflected in procedural documentation.
Operates and troubleshoots physiological monitoring systems (e.g., hemodynamic recorders, ECG, oxygen saturation).
Documents all supplies used, implants, contrast usage, and procedural details accurately.
Communicates real-time findings to the procedural team, ensuring accurate documentation of events, medications, and device deployment.
Receive and recover patients following procedures and perform post-procedure assessments including vital signs, neurological status, and access site evaluation.
Maintain airway patency and monitor for hemodynamic or respiratory changes.
Manage pain, nausea, and other recovery needs.
Assess and manage vascular access sites and maintain hemostasis.
Administer medications and treatments as ordered.
Educate patients and caregivers regarding recovery, medications, activity restrictions, and signs of complications.
Coordinate patient transfer or discharge and provide appropriate handoff communication.
Advocate for patient safety and rights while maintaining patient confidentiality.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
Delegate tasks appropriately in accordance with Oregon State Board of Nursing guidelines.
Assist with maintaining supplies, equipment, readiness, and room turnover.
Participate in quality improvement and regulatory programs including DNV requirements.
Maintain required competencies and continuing education.