Registered Nurse (RN) - Interventional Specialist, FT, Day

Prisma Health•Greenville, SC

41d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides clinical direction for all aspects of patient care, specifically diagnostic and interventional Radiology, Vascular or Neuro endovascular procedures. Supports the procedural team as circulator providing moderate sedation, scrubbing with the physician tableside or monitoring and documenting the case. Maintains competency in each role, utilizing evidence-based practices and research consistent with an acute care registered nurse. Performs procedures effectively during call back. Exercises appropriate judgement utilizing resources. All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Requirements

Education - Associate degree in Nursing. Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
Experience - Two (2) years of Critical Care, CCL or interventional experience
In lieu of an AD N, will accept nursing diploma with RN licensure.
In lieu of two (2) years of registered nurse experience, will accept successful completion of the Prisma Health Nurse Residency Program and one (1) year of related experience.
Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in South Carolina.
BLS
ACLS
Knowledgeable of limited angiographic exams, interventional procedures, and the use of contrast agents.
Basic knowledge of radiographic equipment operation and radiation safety.
Knowledgeable of catheters, guidewires, balloon dilatation catheters, stents as well as other supplies.
Knowledgeable of operation of physiological monitoring equipment and power injectors.

Nice To Haves

RCIS - Preferred

Responsibilities

Completes direct patient pre-procedure assessment for sedation.
Maintains safe working environment.
Communicates appropriately with hospital personnel, medical staff, patients, families, outside resources, and others verbally and in writing.
Follows nursing documentation guidelines.
Ensures patient understands and consents to procedures to be performed; contact physician performing procedure as needed.
Demonstrates organizational ability using time/equipment/resources effectively.
Proper care and cleaning of patient equipment and all items in patient room. Maintenance and stocking of supplies for smooth operation of department.
Obtains appropriate supplies and prepares room for patient.
Access patient's condition and level of cooperation and makes appropriate judgment of proper care.
Practices proper sterile technique. Conducts surgical scrub before invasive procedures. Demonstrates proper gowning and gloving technique. Demonstrates proper method of opening sterile tray to prevent contamination. Demonstrates proper opening and placing sterile supplies/items onto sterile tray. Wears appropriate protective covering (hat, mask, etc.) Demonstrates proper procedure for prepping and draping the patient. Is thoroughly familiar with patient's history and current lab data and informs procedure physician.
Responds to codes and other emergency situations appropriately. Demonstrates proper technique for removal and management of arterial sheath.
Responsible for accurate and timely documentation of events of the case. Interpretation and management of Hemodynamic monitoring. Anticipates potential issues and demonstrates clinical assessment and intervention, notifying physician and team of alterations in hemodynamics. Demonstrates accurate documentation of quality metric data fields and limited charging of procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.