Registered Nurse - IR (FT, 10hr day shift)
About The Position
The Registered Nurse provides nursing care to patients undergoing procedures and examinations in the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging. The role is based mainly at the Parnassus and UCIC campuses, with the ability to float to other campuses and flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations. The schedule is a 10-hour day shift with rotating weekends. Using the nursing process, the RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care to provide safe, therapeutic treatment. The RN prepares patients before, during, and after radiologic procedures and exams, and assists with patient care during moderate sedation and anesthesia cases. The role involves caring for patients with more complex needs with assistance and supervision, as well as assisting with care management performed by other members of the nursing team.
Requirements
- 2–5 years of recent Radiology nursing experience.
- Ability to wear a lead apron when required.
- Moderate Sedation competency.
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
- Current healthcare provider CPR (BLS) and ACLS.
- PALS certification is required for Mission Bay Pediatric Radiology.
Nice To Haves
- Certification in Radiology Imaging Nursing.
- 2 years of experience in IR, ICU, ED, PACU, or a procedural area.
- Prior experience or knowledge of MRI device monitoring, including pacemaker interrogation and monitoring on MRI scanners.
- BSN.
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate appropriate nursing interventions for patients undergoing Radiology examinations or procedures, including IR, NIR, CT, MRI, ultrasound, and MI&T.
- Prepare patients before, during, and after radiologic procedures and examinations.
- Perform technical procedures safely, legally, effectively, and efficiently, including moderate sedation, administration of radiographic contrast media, and starting and maintaining IVs.
- Assist in caring for patients undergoing imaging services or procedures with anesthesia support.
- Collaborate with Radiologists, technologists, anesthesiologists, hospital assistants, and other multidisciplinary staff to achieve patient care outcomes.
- Document care according to Department of Nursing standards using written and electronic methods.
- Maintain knowledge and abilities essential to the role and carry out legal responsibilities within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act.
- Comply with work-related policies and maintain professional performance standards.
- Assist with management of patient care administered by other members of the nursing team.
- Orient and work at UCSF Medical Center locations as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
