Registered Nurse - Interventional Radiology, Full-time, Days, Baptist Hospital

Baptist Health Care • Pensacola, FL

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse supports the Interventional Radiologist, technologist, and patient in delivering a high level of healthcare. The role monitors, sedates, documents, recovers, and evaluates patients before, during, and after procedures, and may scrub in or circulate procedures when needed. The nurse manages individualized, goal-directed care using specialized knowledge and skills in accordance with IR department and hospital policies and procedures. The position also serves as an educator, maintains professional nursing standards, and provides care and monitoring to patients in other Imaging departments when needed.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Nursing or Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• At least 2 years of nursing experience.
• Registered Nurse license in Florida or an eligible compact state upon hire.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIH) certification upon hire.
• ACLS Provider certification from the American Heart Association within 1 year.
• Demonstrated proficiency in administering procedural sedation.
• Demonstrated proficiency in acute-care nursing knowledge and skills.
• Ability to adapt to a flexible schedule, including after-hours, weekends, and nights.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups and communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and team members.
• Knowledge of sterile technique.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation of nursing care to support information sharing across the healthcare team and quality care.
• Manage complex clinical situations and anticipate complications for patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Evaluate problems and care provided, and reassess patient responses to meet patient and family needs and support quality care.
• Use proper sterile technique and isolation procedures when appropriate.
• Assist with and administer medications under a physician's direction.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with patients and peers.
• Be available for on-call status as needed after normal operating hours.
• Maintain current knowledge, certifications, and licensure, and pursue professional growth and development.
• Assist with other duties as assigned to support department and organizational operations.
• Remain on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather or disasters when required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree