Staff RN - Interventional Radiology Ancillary FT Days

Torrance Memorial Medical Center • Torrance, CA

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About The Position

The Staff RN uses the nursing process to deliver nursing care to a given patient care population in the assigned care setting. Care is based on interpreting and carrying out the medical and nursing plan of treatment using established procedures, standards, and protocols during the assigned work shift. The Staff RN provides nursing care to the population served in the unit.

The role includes general nursing competencies as well as department-specific responsibilities in Interventional Radiology, including assisting Radiologists with special tests and procedures and following guidelines and policies for moderate sedation, blood product transfusions, contrast screening, and reaction management.

Requirements

• College diploma in Nursing.
• One year of Emergency Department or Critical Care experience.
• Registered Nurse license.
• BCLS or ACLS certification.
• ACLS certification.
• PALS certification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care using the nursing process and the established medical and nursing plan of treatment.
• Assess patient history and physiological and psychosocial status.
• Communicate with patients, families, medical staff, and others throughout the continuum of care.
• Follow infection prevention guidelines, policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal care.
• Comply with patient safety goals, organizational quality dashboard and benchmarking goals, regulatory requirements, and professional ethical obligations.
• Interpret variables affecting patient care and follow the reporting process.
• Participate in activities aligned with the Magnet Model, organizational activities, peer review, and professional development.
• Provide age-specific, individualized care and patient-safety-centered interventions.
• Educate patients and families throughout patient care.
• Use critical thinking to formulate and carry out care plans based on patient needs.
• Use resources economically and administer medications safely; use Safe Patient Handling practices.
• Assist Radiologists with special tests and procedures in accordance with guidelines and policy.
• Follow policies for moderate sedation and monitoring, blood product transfusion and monitoring, and contrast screening and reaction management.
• Actively and effectively serve as a preceptor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree