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

Prisma Health•Richland, SC

29d

About The Position

Provides clinical direction for patient care in diagnostic and interventional Radiology, Vascular, or Neuro endovascular procedures. Supports the procedural team by circulating and providing moderate sedation, scrubbing at the physician’s tableside, or monitoring and documenting cases. Maintains competency in each role and applies evidence-based practices consistent with acute care nursing. Performs procedures effectively during call-back and exercises appropriate judgment using available resources. The role includes assessing patients before procedures and sedation, preparing and monitoring patients throughout their stay, administering medications, assisting with procedures, maintaining sterile technique, and responding to emergencies. The nurse documents patient care and procedures, communicates with patients, families, physicians, and hospital personnel, helps maintain safe and operational equipment and supplies, and supports patient and family education. This is a non-management position reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing; a nursing diploma with RN licensure may be accepted in lieu of an ADN.
Two years of critical care, CCL, or interventional experience. In lieu of two years of registered nurse experience, successful completion of the Prisma Health Nurse Residency Program and one year of related experience may be accepted.
Current RN compact/multistate license recognized by the NCSBN Compact State, or licensure to practice as an RN in the state where the team member works.
Knowledge of limited angiographic exams, interventional procedures, and contrast agents.
Knowledge of radiographic equipment operation and radiation safety.
Knowledge of catheters, guidewires, balloon dilatation catheters, stents, and other procedural supplies.
Knowledge of physiological monitoring equipment and power injectors.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
RCIS certification.

Responsibilities

Assess patients before procedures and sedation, including medical and surgical history, ASA classification, NPO status, relevant laboratory results, and the sedation plan; document findings.
Verify completion of Universal Protocol Part 1, gather required patient records, and report missing or pertinent information to the department and procedural physician.
Anticipate changes in patient condition, adapt care to patient needs and preferences, and monitor patients throughout their stay, consistently using the ALDRETE score.
Follow infection-control policies, maintain a safe working environment, know the location and use of emergency equipment, and demonstrate annual departmental competencies.
Perform inpatient and outpatient treatment procedures and physician orders, operate applicable hospital equipment, and use proper body mechanics.
Respond promptly and appropriately to life-threatening emergencies, crisis situations, codes, and other emergency situations.
Administer IV medications and other drugs as directed by the physician; understand drugs used during procedures and emergencies, including contraindications and side effects.
Follow radiation-safety guidelines and hospital emergency procedures; collect, handle, label, and submit specimens properly; perform point-of-care testing.
Communicate verbally and in writing with hospital personnel, medical staff, patients, families, and outside resources; use SBAR, protect confidential information, report incidents, and ensure physicians receive pertinent patient information.
Follow nursing documentation guidelines; verify permits and consents; document sedation, procedures, patient care, education, and case events accurately and promptly; maintain records and charts.
Ensure patients understand and consent to procedures, provide patient and family education, explain time frames, and keep patients and families informed about schedule delays.
Serve as a resource to staff, participate in staff meetings and in-services, and pursue continuing education and staff development.
Organize daily procedure schedules according to patient and procedure priorities and physician preferences; anticipate physician needs, solve problems, and ensure the schedule is carried out.
Clean, maintain, and stock equipment and supplies; prepare rooms and obtain appropriate supplies; remove malfunctioning equipment from service, document issues, and notify appropriate departments or managers.
Assess patient condition and cooperation, apply proper sterile technique, conduct surgical scrub, gown and glove appropriately, open sterile trays and supplies without contamination, and prep and drape patients correctly.
Review patient history and current laboratory data and inform the procedural physician; demonstrate proper arterial sheath removal and management.
Interpret and manage hemodynamic monitoring, anticipate potential issues, assess and intervene when hemodynamics change, and notify the physician and team.
Document quality metric data fields accurately and perform limited procedure charging.
Perform other duties as assigned.