Registered Nurse RN - Interventional Radiology

Good Shepherd Health Care•Hermiston, OR

21d•$47 - $80•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

Required: Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. Evidence of continuing education appropriate for skill level and area of practice.
Required: Current RN license in the State of Oregon; current BLS, ACLS certification
Required: At least one year’s experience in critical care, emergency, cath lab, or IR.
Other: 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

Preferred: BSN
Preferred: Certifications specific to areas of clinical specialty preferred (e.g., RCIS, NIH Stroke Scale), IV certification
Preferred: At least three years of experience in Interventional Radiology or Cath Lab, conscious sedation training, monitor role experience.

Responsibilities

Pre-Procedure Care
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.
Intra-Procedure Care
The Interventional RN provides continuous patient monitoring and clinical support during procedures and may function in one of the following roles.
Sedation RN
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.
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.
Circulating RN
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.
Administer medications per provider order and 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.
Post-Procedure Care
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.
Additional Responsibilities
Patient Advocacy and Collaboration
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.
Department Support
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.
Performs other related duties as assigned.