Registered Nurse - Neuro IR (Full-time, Days w/call)

Washington Regional Medical System•Fayetteville, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The role of the Registered Nurse - Neuro IR reports to the Cardiovascular Services Manager. This position is responsible providing care to patients having procedures in the Neuro IR Endovascular Lab. This position performs a variety of technical and nursing functions, which requires reasonable independent judgement under moderate supervision. This position is responsible for assisting with the implementation of a care plan of patient including assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program
Registered Nurse license
BLS, required.
ACLS required within 3 months.
ASLS required within 6 months.
Annual dysrhythmia must be completed.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in Neuro IR Endovascular Lab, Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, or Electrophysiology experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide care to patients with procedures in the neuro IR endovascular lab.
Efficiently assists in patient prep including: assessment, IV starts, medication administration, and other nursing duties.
Cares for and monitors patients in the intra-procedure phase.
Provides needed assistance to other coworkers to ensure adequate patient care.
Assists in achieving quality patient care, national patient safety goals, and regulatory requirements.
Establishes effective working relationships with all constituencies including: patients, patient families, physicians, coworkers, volunteers, community partners, and vendors.
Strives to improve and facilitate patient care and satisfaction supported with evidenced based practices.
Uses good problem-solving techniques, shows initiative, and finds creative ways to overcome challenges.
Understands the age-specific needs, including care, communication, and safety needs for the patient population served.
Efficiently and effectively coordinates admission care and direction of patient care for elective admission patients with physicians, the scheduling departments, and all ancillary departments.