Registered Nurse Intrvntl Rad

Brown Medicine•Cranston, RI

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager, Lead Nurse of Interventional Radiology, and the Medical Director of IR, CT, MRI, and US, and with support from the Nursing Directors of Adult Patient Services, provides comprehensive nursing care to patients undergoing procedures in Diagnostic Imaging according to hospital and department policies and procedures and physician orders. Care reflects the age-specific needs of geriatric, adult, and pediatric patients and promotes patient- and family-centered care consistent with Brown University Health and Rhode Island Hospital’s mission, vision, and values. The role coordinates quality and safety tracking while maintaining patient confidentiality. The nurse performs independently within departmental policies and practices and refers complex problems to supervisors when clarification of policies or procedures is needed. The position has no supervisory responsibility and includes weekday, weekend, and holiday call requirements.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse licensure in Rhode Island, or licensure under the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.
Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
Current ACLS and BLS certifications.
Demonstrated mature judgment, initiative, and proficiency in nursing skills.
Ability to work without direct supervision.
Knowledge of physical assessment, aseptic techniques, IV skills, and universal precautions.
Knowledge and skills to provide care with consideration of aging processes, human developmental stages, and cultural patterns.
Ability to meet the physical demands of lifting, pulling, and positioning patients and wearing an eight-to-ten-pound lead apron.
One year of ICU-level critical care experience or two years of ER nursing experience with at least one year of trauma room experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

One year of ICU-level critical care experience or two years of ER nursing experience with at least one year of trauma room experience.

Responsibilities

Assess patients and collect information through interviews and record review; document findings on appropriate nursing assessment forms.
Provide direct patient care, prioritize patient needs, and act as a patient advocate.
Assess and monitor patients before, during, and after procedures, including vital signs, invasive pressure monitoring, and recognition of EKG changes; initiate appropriate nursing interventions.
Provide continuity of care for critically ill patients.
Administer conscious sedation and monitor patients in accordance with hospital and departmental standards for procedures in CT, US, and VIR.
Administer contrast material; recognize and document contrast reactions and assist with their treatment.
Intervene in emergency situations and assess the need for and administer other medications as appropriate.
Assist radiologists with procedures and treatments requiring professional nursing skills.
Use specialized equipment, including monitors, infusion pumps, pacemakers, defibrillators, ventilators, and oxygen equipment.
Document patient status and nursing interventions.
Communicate patient status, treatment, and outcomes with radiology nurses, physicians, technologists, other patient care units, and caregivers.
Prioritize nursing responsibilities within the department and Pre and Post Procedure Room.
Collaborate with the IR technologist to prepare patients and rooms for procedures.
Take call according to the IR call policy and perform charge nurse duties in the Pre and Post Procedure Room as needed.
Provide health teaching and procedural information to patients and families.
Participate in staff education on patient care, safety, and infection control; serve as a resource for nursing, medical, and radiology staff; and assist with orientation of nurses, students, technologists, and physicians.
Maintain departmental databases for procedure, complication, and outcome tracking and regulatory certification data.
Assist in reviewing safety issues for NIR and VIRR patients and support event reporting and follow-up in the hospital reporting system.
Assist with quality improvement and risk management programs.
Participate in the development and evaluation of radiology policies and procedures.
Perform, document, and review patient and complication follow-up.
Maintain and enhance professional expertise through educational opportunities and literature.
Practice cost containment, maintain emergency equipment, and monitor medications, including narcotics.
Assist with developing and implementing research projects and participate in hospital, nursing, and radiology committees.
Collaborate as a member of the radiology team, serve as a liaison between radiology and nursing units, and interact with healthcare professionals to maintain continuity of quality patient care.
Perform other related duties as required.