Registered Nurse (RN) - Interventional Radiology
About The Position
The Interventional Radiology Nurse provides professional nursing care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation to support patients’ comfort and well-being. The nurse carries out a plan of care aligned with unit competencies and the target patient population, and coordinates care with the health care team to ensure safe, effective, high-quality patient care. The role calls for confident, independent, team-oriented nurses committed to exceptional patient care, autonomous practice, and working with advanced technologies and procedures. The Interventional Radiology team treats more than 65 patients of all ages daily and provides treatments unavailable elsewhere in the region. The team uses advanced imaging technologies for complex conditions and minimally invasive procedures.
Requirements
- High school graduation.
- Associate Degree in Nursing.
- At least 2 years of experience as a clinical nurse.
- For ADN-prepared nurses hired after February 24, 2017, complete a BSN degree by the fifth anniversary of employment as an RN with UKHA.
- Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS), from the American Heart Association, or obtain it within 14 days.
- Kansas single-state Registered Nurse license.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), from the American Heart Association, within 1 year.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), from the American Heart Association, within 1 year.
Nice To Haves
- Adult Acute/Critical Care Nursing (CCRN) certification from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Certification Corporation.
- CEN or CRN certification.
- Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) certification from the Emergency Nurses Association.
Responsibilities
- Complete comprehensive patient assessments specific to the clinical area or unit.
- Delegate tasks appropriately within scope of practice to ancillary personnel and perform necessary follow-up.
- Use critical thinking and time management in patient care and respond appropriately to emergencies.
- Manage time and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Document all aspects of care thoroughly in accordance with hospital policy.
- Follow organizational policies to provide safe patient care, including medication administration and handoffs.
- Integrate patient and family education into daily care, including identification of expected outcomes and goals.
- Participate in department quality-improvement efforts.
- Under physician direction, perform moderate and deep sedation and conduct required monitoring, assessments, interventions, documentation, and patient recovery in accordance with hospital policy.
- Perform the professional, clinical, and technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
