RN - Interventional Radiology - Full Time - Days w/ Call

Jupiter Medical Center • Lexington, MA

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About The Position

Ranked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast. Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The Imaging Nurse is available to assist all the modalities in Radiology: Interventional Radiology, CT, MRI, X-Ray, Nuclear Medicine, and Ultrasound. The RN has a responsibility to act as educator to their peers, patients, and their families. All aspects of the RN performance supports service excellence and a healing environment. The nurse collaborates with the Radiologists in the planning of patient care. The nurse may function in the pre, intra and post procedure care of the patient, rotating modalities daily. The nurse will assist in diagnostic procedures as well as highly complex invasive neuro and peripheral interventions such as cerebral aneurysm coils, AVM & AVF repairs and stroke interventions. The nurse will be required to start IV’s and access and de-access ports. The nurse will be required to administer conscious sedation and monitor sedated patients per hospital policy. The nurses are responsible for the proper handling and documentation of specimens. The nurses work collaboratively with the Admitting nurse in setting up home health needs or inpatient admissions. The nurse will be responsible for being “on call” and nurses assigned to call must be available per the department on call policy. The nurse is responsible for attending in-services and keeping abreast of best practices and new technology. The RN identifies and communicates needed unit resources or equipment to be included in budget. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current RN licensure in the state of Florida.
• American Heart Association BLS for Health Care Provider certification.
• American Heart Association ACLS certification.
• NIHSS Stroke Scale certification.
• Strong experience with IV placement.
• Critical care experience (i.e., ICU, ED, PCU, Interventional/Cath Lab, Endoscopy, OR/PACU) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist all modalities in Radiology: Interventional Radiology, CT, MRI, X-Ray, Nuclear Medicine, and Ultrasound.
• Act as educator to peers, patients, and families.
• Collaborate with Radiologists in planning patient care.
• Function in pre, intra, and post procedure care of patients.
• Assist in diagnostic procedures and complex invasive interventions.
• Start IVs and access/de-access ports.
• Administer conscious sedation and monitor sedated patients.
• Handle and document specimens properly.
• Collaborate with Admitting nurse for home health needs or inpatient admissions.
• Be available for on-call duties as per department policy.
• Attend in-services and keep abreast of best practices and new technology.
• Identify and communicate needed unit resources or equipment for budget.

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development.
• Recognition programs.
• Commitment to sustainability.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees