Job Title: RN Procedural
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: Interventional Radiology
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 4x10 Days
Hours per Shift: 10
Experience: Minimum of 2 years in either Neuro Interventional Radiology or Vascular Interventional Radiology
License: Current RN License
Certifications:
- Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire
- ACLS required within 6 months of hire
Must-Have:
- Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques, and procedures
- Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Description:
Under general supervision, provides nursing care in a specialty area.
Assumes responsibility for an assigned group of patients.
Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments.
Notes all changes in physician orders on assigned patients.
Assists physician in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatment.
Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients.
Observes the 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.
May require completion of orientation and the ability to function independently in the assigned specialty area prior to being assigned to this position.