Special Procedures Lead Specialist

Riverside Hospital•Newport News, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) works under the supervision of a qualified physician, the department lead nurse, and/or the Cardiovascular Management team. They perform a variety of duties related to cardiac catheterization, interventional radiology, and neuro radiology procedures. The RN is responsible for assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating the total nursing care of assigned patients within their defined skill set. The role requires flexibility in work assignments within Riverside Health System and functioning as a team member. Responsibilities include quality control performance and documentation to support best practice standards and accreditation initiatives. The RN utilizes communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills to create patient care plans based on age, physiological, psychosocial, and cultural diversity. They promote a safe work environment for staff and customers, incorporating national patient safety initiatives. Participation in quality performance improvement, in-service education, team training, and customer service programs is expected. The role requires the knowledge, utilization, and maintenance of complex equipment and inventory to ensure quality patient care. As a cardiovascular team member, the RN is responsible for delivering a comprehensive range of services and clinical care tasks in accordance with Riverside Health System policies and procedures.

Requirements

Program Graduate, Nursing (Nursing Diploma is minimum education requirement, Associate's or Bachelor's in Nursing accepted in lieu of Nursing Diploma) (Required)
High School Diploma or GED, HS Diploma/GED only required if Nursing Diploma Graduate (Required)
5-6 years Experience in Interventional Procedures (Required)
5-6 years Able to scrub, monitor and/or circulate in 3 or more modalities (Required)
3-4 years Technical experience performing invasive and non-invasive procedures (Required)
5-6 years Nursing Experience (Required)
Registered Nurse (RN) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required)
CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required)
ACLS Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 1 Year(Required)

Nice To Haves

Bachelors Degree, Nursing (Preferred)
Associates Degree, Nursing (Preferred)
Radiologic Technologists - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Upon Hire(Preferred)
Cardiovascular Credentialing - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Upon Hire(Preferred)
Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI) - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Upon Hire(Preferred)
Registered Cardiac Invasive Specialist (RCIS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Upon Hire(Preferred)
Cardiac Medicine Certification (CMC) - American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN Certification Corporation) Upon Hire(Preferred)

Responsibilities

Consistently demonstrates ability to complete all paperwork/computer based documentation associated with procedures according to department policies.
Records, circulates, and scrubs for diagnostic and interventional procedures in the cardiac catheterization laboratory.
Performs a variety of specialized and complex invasive and non-invasive cardiovascular procedures.
Demonstrates accountability for environment of care and ensures availability of necessary resources to provide positive work flow and efficient daily operations.
Ability to delegate and prioritize tasks to facilitate quality patient care and ensure all patient care needs are met.
Demonstrates the ability to assess patient needs throughout procedure; recognizes and responds to emergency situations.
Demonstrates organization of work, knowledge of process/procedure for applicable modality(s) and performs independently without close supervision.
Performs as Lead Tech for specific modality(s).
Accurately verifies and performs all aspects of procedures tracking to include correct facility/room, bill only application, account verification.
Collaborates with physicians to provide for the specialized needs of patients.
Recognizes and responds to variances of patient care/ condition and appropriately notifies physician and team.
Provides timely follow-up regarding requests and concerns utilizing SBAR process when applicable.
Participates positively by taking ownership in training and support of all team members and students as needed.
Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards and safety standards.