Shift Lead Intv Rad RN II

Covenant Health•Oak Ridge, TN

About The Position

The Shift Lead Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse provides supervisory leadership to staff-level employees, coordinating activities with the department Manager and exercising independent judgment and discretion. The role provides nursing care to Interventional Radiology (IVR) Lab patients according to established standards and practices. Duties include preparing patients and equipment for procedures; setting up hemodynamic transducers, electrical amplifiers, and related equipment; obtaining and recording hemodynamic and angiographic data; assessing patients during invasive procedures; and providing therapy and moderate (conscious) sedation as required. The Shift Lead coordinates patient care with other healthcare professionals and serves as a clinical resource for staff. This is a full-time, 80-hours-per-pay-period, day-shift position at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, part of Covenant Health.

Requirements

Minimum of six years of professional nursing experience.
At least three years of professional IVR/Cath Lab experience, and/or at least two years of critical care experience involving arrhythmia and hemodynamic monitoring of patients in an acute-care setting.
Knowledge of electronic monitoring devices.
Valid RN license with the State of Tennessee.
CPR certification required.
Education must be sufficient to meet the standards for the required license and/or certification; no specific minimum education level is specified.

Responsibilities

Participate in performance appraisals of staff on the applicable shift.
Participate in hiring, including making hiring recommendations to the Manager.
Prepare documentation for potential disciplinary actions and recommend such actions to the Manager.
Recommend commendations, bonuses, or other recognition for outstanding employee performance to the Manager.
Make work assignments and direct work activities.
Coordinate staff relief for meals, breaks, and meetings.
Project IVR department staffing needs and coordinate staffing adjustments as needed.
Serve as a clinical resource for staff.
Check the emergency crash cart or confirm that it has been checked.
Provide shift reports to the next IVR team leader or leaders.
Participate in preparing work schedules.
Complete charge nurse duties specified in nursing policy.
Demonstrate competency in critical skills, including addressing the age-specific needs of the patient population served.
Provide professional nursing care on the assigned unit.
Complete annual education and competency documentation required for the applicable nursing clinical ladder level.
Prepare patients and equipment for catheterization procedures, including preparing the entry site, draping the patient, arranging sterile instruments and catheters, and calibrating or setting up pressure transducers and tubing.
Obtain and record hemodynamic and angiographic data using hemodynamic and electrical amplifiers, digital line, and fluoroscopic equipment.
Attend to patient needs during IVR and radiological procedures or studies.
Develop and contribute to a nursing care plan for each patient.
Administer intravenous and oral medications.
Assist in collecting arterial and venous blood samples and respiratory gases.
Precept and train new employees and students in IVR and radiological procedure techniques.
Monitor patients’ vital signs during and after IVR and radiology procedures.
Participate in life-saving measures, including defibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Complete nursing histories when appropriate.
Assess patient and family learning needs and develop and initiate teaching plans.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members.
Resolve complex physician issues using clinical expertise and unit knowledge without oversight or supervision.
Maintain confidentiality of patient records, reports, and files.
Respond appropriately and promptly to the needs of patients, physicians, and other customers.
Provide six credit hours of in-service education per year.
Participate as an active member of an established hospital or department committee or subcommittee, with 75% meeting participation.
Serve as a role model to peers by cross-training in other departments and acting as a resource person.
Complete the department-specific checklist and additional requirements as needed.
Perform special projects and assignments related to the primary responsibility.
Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards.
Complete required annual education assignments.
Work toward goals and objectives and participate in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.