Registered Nurse, Interventional Radiology

Care New England Health System•Warwick, RI

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides quality nursing care to patients in the Special Procedures area using the nursing process and serves as a liaison between the Special Procedures area and nursing units to promote continuity of care and communication. The role includes direct patient care, patient and family education, procedure preparation, monitoring, and assistance with specialized procedures and emergencies. The nurse administers moderate sedation in a controlled setting and performs nursing duties in accordance with physician orders and hospital policies and procedures.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
A minimum of three years of job-related experience or equivalent.
Rhode Island State Licensure.
Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
Current Moderate Sedation qualification.
At least three years of Critical Care/Special Procedures experience.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care, including examination and treatment, under an approved protocol; evaluate outcomes and adjust nursing care processes as needed.
Educate patients and families about conditions, treatment, discharge or transfer planning, and follow-up examinations; seek feedback and document understanding.
Use the nursing process to deliver goal-directed care to a defined group of patients.
Review medical records, report abnormal findings to the physician and interventional radiologist, assess laboratory data, and ensure signed consent is obtained before planned procedures.
Monitor assigned patients and report care problems, changes in condition, or unexpected occurrences to the Nursing Supervisor and physician or designee.
Assist the radiologist with specialized procedures requiring specialized X-ray equipment, as needed.
Anticipate and participate in emergency procedures as necessary.
Perform nursing skills in compliance with physician orders and established hospital policies and procedures.
Communicate with physicians and other departments about patient status and continuity of care.
Respond to cardiopulmonary arrest, fire, disaster, and other emergencies according to established procedures.
Administer moderate sedation in a controlled setting.
Pursue professional development by setting goals and using available resources, such as seminars, in-services, and journals.
Act as a liaison between the X-ray department and nurses.
Perform other related duties as assigned.