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- Opportunities for professional development and advancement
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Interventional Radiology RN - Laurel, United States - South Central Regional Medical Center
1 week ago
Description
Job Title: Interventional Radiology RN- 258
Job Type: Full-time
Job Overview: Interventional radiology nurses help serve our mission by collaborating and communicating with various medical providers, assistive staff, and patients to develop a plan of care that optimizes patient outcomes. They are involved with every step in the perioperative process and provide specialized recovery care to help patients get home safer and happier.
Key Responsibilities:
Job Duties:
Interventional radiology nurse duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Inserting, maintaining, and removing intravenous lines for safe medication and contrast dye delivery as per hospital protocol.
• Reviewing allergies, patient history, and physical assessment findings with the patient and medical team prior to procedure.
• Performing and documenting ongoing assessments, including observation, physical examination, vital signs, laboratory/test results, and patient response to procedural intervention.
• Collaborating and communicating with radiologists, physicians and other medical providers, assistive staff, and patients to develop a plan of care that optimizes patient outcomes.
• Educating patients and family members about procedures, follow-up care, and post procedural discharge instruction.
• Occasionally assisting the radiologist during interventional radiology procedures. (Setting up supplies, passing guide wires and catheters, handing over instruments and supplies, etc.)
• Transporting patients for procedures and discharge.
• Overseeing patient safety and comfort before, during and after procedures.
• Administering conscious sedation drugs and other medications.
• Monitoring for and addressing intraoperative and postoperative complications. (Over sedation, cardiac arrhythmia, respiratory decompensation, acid/base imbalance, allergic reactions etc.)
• Notifying appropriate medical providers of any post-op complications or other abnormal findings and implementing appropriate treatment.
• Providing accurate and relevant documentation throughout the perioperative process.
• Removing gastrostomy tubes, drains, and peripherally inserted central catheters.
• Scheduling procedures that require sedation or medication management.
• Participates in the identification and clarification of patient needs, to achieve optimal patient outcomes, as well as implements the plan of care according to the identified physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs.
An Interventional Radiology Nurse plays a crucial role in patient care during interventional radiology procedures. Here are the key responsibilities and duties associated with this specialized nursing role:
1. Pre-Procedure Preparation:
2. Intra-Procedure Support:
3. Post-Procedure Care and Documentation:
Interventional Radiology Nurses collaborate closely with radiologists and other healthcare professionals to deliver safe and effective care during complex procedures.
Qualifications:
Education
Required--Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing
Work Experience
Preferred- Interventional radiology or critical care experience.
Certifications
Required- Registered Nurse License in MS or Compact License, BLS certification, ACLS certification
Benefits:
If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare and have the leadership skills to drive positive change, we invite you to join our team as the Healthcare Clinic Director. Apply today to be part of our mission to provide exceptional patient care and improve the health of our community.
