The Interventional Radiology Nurse
Assesses plans implements and evaluates patient care in order to achieve optimum patient outcomes for patients of all ages as appropriate to service area.
Completes focused assessments of patients undergoing procedures and/or sedation of all ages in a timely manner.
Responds to patient care needs before during and after procedures including assessment of condition cardiac arrest and intravenous problems.
Performs preexamination and post examination assessments for angiography CT scan and other special procedures.
Collaborates with members of the health care team/patient/family to develop implement and evaluate an age-specific interdisciplinary plan of care.
Follows established standards and practice under the direction of a credentialed radiologist credentialed invasive cardiologist or credentialed intravascular surgeon.
Administers treatments and medications for patients of all ages and documented utilizing automated computer systems including electronic medical records.
Patient/family (caregiver) educational needs are identified in a timely manner incorporated into the plan of care implemented and documented appropriately.
Determines and performs within clinical leadership and/or education pathways to support (direct/indirect) evidenced based quality patient care service and performance improvement.
Plans strategies to reduce length of stay turnaround time resource consumption and improve patient outcomes.
Organizes and prioritizes tasks. Demonstrates flexibility with scheduling; able to prioritize competing needs.
Completes manager/director predetermined projects within specified time frame and according to pre-established guidelines.
Orients new employees as needed.
Provides feedback to staff using appropriate communication and documentation.
Provides input into practice environment and work issues by participating on unit hospital and/or system activities which facilitates staff participation/input in decision making.
Assists with providing education activities for unit/department.
Education: Graduate of school of professional nursing. BSN preferred.
Experience: none
Licensure/Certification: Currently licensed as Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia. AHA ACLS PALS and AHA BLS-HCP required.
Other minimum qualifications: Keyboarding skills and computer literacy required for automated computer systems including electronic medical records.
This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
Recruiter:
DANA JOHNSONRecruiter Email:
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Required Experience:
IC