RN - Interventional Radiology - Full Time

Jupiter Medical Center•Lexington, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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 planing 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

Current RN licensure in the state of Florida
American Heart Association BLS for Health Care Provider
American Heart Association ACLS
NIHSS Stroke Scale
Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing
Ability to work in a stressful environment
Ability to work independently, making sound decisions
Detail oriented, alert and self-motivated
Ability to push/pull up to 40lbs, carry and lift up to 50lbs
Annual Joint Commission mandatory education requirements, in-service and health requirements including attendance at new employee orientation
TB/PPD Surveillance Program
Maintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s)

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred
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.
Support service excellence and a healing environment.
Collaborate with Radiologists in the planning of patient care.
Function in the pre, intra, and post-procedure care of the patient, rotating modalities daily.
Assist in diagnostic procedures and highly complex invasive neuro and peripheral interventions.
Start IVs and access/de-access ports.
Administer conscious sedation and monitor sedated patients.
Handle and document specimens properly.
Collaborate with the Admitting nurse in setting up home health needs or inpatient admissions.
Be available for on-call duties per department policy.
Attend in-services and stay updated on best practices and new technology.
Identify and communicate needed unit resources or equipment for budget inclusion.
Perform other duties as assigned.