Job Title: Registered Nurse Procedural
Profession: RN
Specialty: Interventional Radiology
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Days
Hours per Shift: 10
Experience: Minimum years of experience required
License: Current RN License issued or a multistate compact RN License
Certifications: Current Basic Life Support
Must-Have: ACLS required within 6 months of hire
Description:
Under general supervision, provides nursing care in specialty areas.
Assumes responsibility for an assigned group of patients.
Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments.
Notes all changes in physician orders for assigned patients.
Assists physician in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatments.
Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients.
Observes physiological manifestations of patients and intervenes when necessary.
Administers medications as prescribed.
Initiates, regulates, and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products.
Delivers patient care competently.
Interacts with family and patients in sharing care plans while in the hospital and at discharge.
Oversees treatment provided by technicians or other service providers.
Informs patients and families of hospital procedures.
Makes referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
Delegates tasks to support staff.
Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques, and procedures is required.
Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques is required.
Ability to maintain good working relationships with other employees is required.
Good verbal and written communication skills are required.
Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors is required.
Some computer skills are required.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team providing excellent specialized care is required.
May require completion of orientation and ability to function independently in the assigned specialty area prior to being assigned to this position.
Preferred education includes a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited program.
No preferred certifications or licensure are specified.