SHIFT LEAD INTV RAD RN II

Covenant Health•Oak Ridge, TN

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About The Position

The Shift Lead Interventional Radiology RN II provides supervisory leadership to staff-level employees in coordination with the department Manager and exercises independent judgment and discretion. The role provides nursing services to Interventional Radiology (IVR) Lab patients in accordance with established nursing standards and practices, including setting up hemodynamic transducers and electrical amplifiers, obtaining and recording hemodynamic and angiographic data, assessing patients during invasive interventional procedures, and delivering therapy and moderate (conscious) sedation as required. The position coordinates patient care with other healthcare professionals. The Shift Lead also provides professional nursing care, coordinates staff and shift operations, serves as a clinical resource, and contributes to patient education, training, quality improvement, and departmental activities. The position is full-time, 80 hours per pay period, on day shift, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.

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 Registered Nurse license in the State of Tennessee.
CPR certification required.
Education must be sufficient to meet the standards for the required license and certification; no minimum education degree is specified.

Responsibilities

Participate in performance appraisals of staff on the applicable shift.
Participate in hiring, including providing hiring recommendations to the Manager.
Prepare documentation for possible 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, direct work activities, and 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 report to the next IVR team leader or leaders.
Participate in making work schedules.
Complete charge nurse duties specified in nursing policy.
Demonstrate competency in critical skills, including meeting age-specific needs of the patient population served.
Provide professional nursing care on the assigned unit and complete annual education and competency documentation 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 setting up and calibrating 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 patient nursing-care plans.
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 patient 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 a member of an active hospital or department committee or subcommittee, attending 75% of meetings.
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 primary responsibilities.
Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards; complete annual required education; work toward goals and objectives; and participate in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.