rn interventional radiology - , TN, United States - Medicine Journal

Description

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of Executive Nursing leadership and radiologist(s), the RN Interventional Radiology, employed by Erlanger Health System, is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of the patient in the interventional radiology department.

Education:

Required:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.


Preferred:

BSN

Experience:

Required:

Knowledge of general nursing principles and practice skills; knowledge of organizational functions, policies and regulations; knowledge of current trends and new developments; knowledge of principles and practices of nursing, applicable to those areas requiring special education.

Preferred:
Critical Care

Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration


Required:
Current license to practice nursing in the State of Tennessee. BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and to be maintained going forward. ACLS.

The Nurse Licensure Compact will not change how to obtain or renew a Tennessee license. However, the Tennessee nursing license will be a single state license for Tennessee Residents or non-compact state residents.

Tennessee licensure or multistate licensure from a compact state must be obtained within three months of hire for non-Tennessee residents.

Preferred:
N/A


Department Position Summary:

The RN Interventional Radiology must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in her assigned unit.

The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures.

Under the supervision of the Radiology Administrator and radiologist(s), the registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Health System is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of the patient.

The scope of duties are to include any assistance necessary that would enhance or promote our goal of creating high quality diagnostic images.

All standard nursing practices and principles are used for the care of the radiology patient, including pharmacology, patient assessment, and procedure documentation.