RN - Interventional Radiology
About The Position
The Radiology Nurse will provide direct patient care as a RN in Prep and Recovery and or Interventional Radiology. In this role physical care will be provided in the prep, intra procedure and post procedure care of patients. Intra procedure care includes administering moderate sedation and patient monitoring. This professional nursing role will require the ability to coordinate care for patients, triage patients, and work collaboratively with clinic providers, fellows, and staff. Requires the ability to effectively work with patient referral sources, facilitate appointments, coordinate transitions of care, and provide patient education on complex conditions. The Radiology Nurse will work with the individual patient, their families, and providers of care to develop and implement individual health plans within Prep and Recovery and Interventional Radiology.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with an Associate's Degree, Nursing Diploma, Bachelor's in Nursing, or Master's in Nursing
- Valid RN License
- Minimum of 1 year Registered Nursing experience
- Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
Nice To Haves
- ACLS, BLS, and National Certification
- 1 year of experience in ICU or ED
Responsibilities
- Collects and documents assessment data from patients and/or others per UAMS standard.
- Develops patient's Plan of Care (POC) per department/unit standards utilizing assessment data.
- Evaluates patients' progress toward the attainment of desired outcomes.
- Administers medication following department/unit standards and the Nurse Practice Act.
- Verifies and evaluates care delivered to ensure it is consistent with patient and family-centered care principles, practice standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Supports the integration of current evidence into nursing practices.
- Promotes an environment conducive to positive educational experience for all students and staff.
- Provides effective patient/family education/discharge planning.
- Effectively collaborates and communicates with nursing staff at all levels, interdisciplinary teams, executive leaders, and other stakeholders.
- Communicates care appropriately through medical record documentation.
- Reports variances in care/ systems/ processes through the appropriate means.
- Participates in the recruitment/retention of staff.
- Facilitates the development and implementation of nursing practice standards that are evidence-based and in compliance with ANA standards.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
- Bonus Programs
- Hotel Lodging
- New Graduate RN Residency
- support for Clinical Ladder, National Certification, Shared Governance, and Recognition Programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
