Staff Nurse - Nursing Radiology - 50% - 8hr Shifts

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Radiology is seeking a Staff Nurse to assess patients' nursing care needs, evaluate the effectiveness of care provided, and integrate nursing theory and research into clinical practice. This role involves providing pre, intra-, and post-procedure nursing care for diagnostic and interventional procedures, including procedural sedation, patient monitoring, and education. The nurse will also be responsible for preparing daily patient workups, completing equipment checks, and serving as a resource for other modalities within Radiology. The position requires adherence to department and university policies, maintaining a safe environment, and demonstrating professional behavior.

Requirements

An Associate degree in Nursing, Diploma in Nursing, Baccalaureate degree in Nursing, or master’s degree in Nursing (MNHP or MSN).
1 year of current nursing experience or recent nursing graduate within last 6 months.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and limited resources.
Demonstration of strong organizational skills and time management.
Demonstrated competency in conscious sedation administration, patient management, recovery, and EKG interpretation.
Current license to practice nursing in Iowa.
BLS Certification.
ACLS Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

1-3 years’ experience with procedural sedation.
Demonstrated competency in conscious sedation administration, patient management, recovery, and EKG interpretation.
Critical care nursing experience.
Professional nursing certification.

Responsibilities

Applies nursing theory to the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patient responses to health and illness.
Assesses patient health care preferences and expectations.
Collaboratively coordinates the continuum of care across settings.
Provide pre, intra- and post procedure nursing care (assessment, monitoring, intervention and education) related to diagnostic and interventional procedures.
Assist in the collection of arterial and venous blood samples.
Procedural sedation including administering medication, patient monitoring, patient transport, recovery, provide patient and family education training, and patient follow up information.
Prepare daily patient workup for next day scheduled patients.
Accurately complete, document, and file required daily/nightly/monthly equipment checks and audits.
A resource for the other modalities within Radiology as needed.
Implements patient care plan according to patient priorities, which includes interventions identified through nursing diagnoses.
Documents/reports interventions and patient/family response/education.
Collaborates and integrates contributions of patients and families into multidisciplinary patient care plan.
Develops, coordinates and implements transfer/discharge planning throughout episode of care.
Implements nursing interventions according to department, division, and/or unit policies, procedures, and protocols to maintain safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.
Follows universal precautions.
Demonstrate acceptance of responsibility; pride in work performed; flexibility in acceptance of assignments while consistently maintaining professional behavior and appearance.
Follow policies and procedures in accordance with regulations set forth by the University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Nursing, Department of Radiology, and the University of Iowa.
Perform other duties as assigned.