RN, Interventional Radiology-Lockport

Duly Health and Care • Lockport, IL

10d • $30 - $45

About The Position

RN, Interventional Radiology- Lockport
Position Highlights:
Full-Time, 40 hours
Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm
Location:Lockport
Benefits:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance.
Access to a mental health benefit at no cost.
Employer provided life and disability insurance.
$5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year.
Immediate 401(k) match.
40 hours paid volunteer time off.
A culture committed to community engagement and social impact.
Up to 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members once eligibility requirements are met.

The role of a procedure suite nurse in an interventional environment is unique and essential to the care of the patient and smooth operation of the office-based lab (OBL) environment. He/She demonstrates that unique and essential function through the framework of C.A.R.E values-compassion, accountability, respect and excellence-with patients, their family members, referring clinicians and the clinical and clerical teams. The Procedure Suite Nurse is a role that supports Interventional Radiology, Cardiology, Vascular Surgery, and Pain Management workflows within the Procedure Suite.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program.
• Licensed to practice nursing in Illinois.
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation recognition (BLS).
• At least 1 year nursing experience in the following areas: Procedure care, Interventional Radiology, Interventional Cardiology, or Vascular Surgery.
• Basic EKG interpretation.
• Excellent IV skills.
• Assist in setting up and maintaining sterile technique/environment.
• Administer conscious sedation under direct supervision of Interventionalist.
• Analytic ability (conceptual and quantitative).
• Oral, listening and written communication skills.
• Strong human relation skills to interact effectively and collaborate with others in difficult situations.
• Use of computer systems to enter retrieve data.

Nice To Haves

• ACLS certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Attending/assisting in patient consultations under the guidance of the Interventional Radiologist.
• Act as the first point of contact for referrals and patients.
• Assisting with scheduling patients-25-50% of job responsibilities
• Performing pre and post op procedure patient evaluation, assessment, and documentation with the opportunity to learn intra-operative care.
• Assist with procedure insurance authorization and appeals, when applicable
• Make recommendations to the referring physician, patient, and patient’s family under the guidance of the Interventional Radiologist, Interventional Cardiologist, Vascular Surgeon, or Pain Management physician.
• Serve as a liaison between the patient, nursing staff, radiology staff, ancillary departments and referring physician.
• Perform daily duties and communicate patient progress to the medical staff
• Orchestrate patient discharge and pharmacy calls; may assist by calling to set up appointments or arrange hospital tests or admissions.
• Completes paperwork including orders: Laboratory, Radiology, Pharmacy, etc.
• Uses a team approach to develop and achieve daily, patient-centered individualized care goals.
• Escort patients to and from exam rooms and readies them for procedure; takes vital signs, records medical history/symptoms, ensures medical chart/lab test results are available and complete.
• Assists Interventional team with procedures and assists team with cleaning and turnover of the rooms. Stocks procedure and patient examination rooms; cleans and arrange sterilization of instruments for procedures; assists with inventory of medical supplies.
• Assist in maintaining crash cart.
• Checks and restocks medication as necessary.
• Reports all test results to the patient as directed by the Interventionalist.
• Performs OSHA controls as required. Assists in tracking controlled substances in the department.
• Must be able to get along with others, be a team player, accept constructive criticism from your supervisor and be able to follow work rules.
• Serves as a mentor for team members and as a preceptor for new team members.
• Identifies opportunities for innovation and quality improvement; participates in innovation projects and the quality improvement process.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance.
• Access to a mental health benefit at no cost.
• Employer provided life and disability insurance.
• $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year.
• Immediate 401(k) match.
• 40 hours paid volunteer time off.
• A culture committed to community engagement and social impact.
• Up to 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members once eligibility requirements are met.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed