Intvional radiology rn ii
Overview:
Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse
$5,000 Sign-on Bonus Available for Experienced RNs
Full Time, 80 Hours per pay period, Day Shift
Parkwest Overview:
Parkwest is West Knoxville’s premier medical facility and a top performing heart hospital. In addition to providing the area’s leading cardiac services, Parkwest has been nationally recognized for award-winning care throughout our facility. For 2020-21 Parkwest received recognition from U.S. News & World Report as one of the “Top 10” hospitals in Tennessee.
Position Summary:
Provides nursing services to Interventional Radiology (IVR) Lab patients in accordance with established nursing standards and practices; sets-up hemodynamic transducers and electrical amplifiers; records and obtains hemodynamic and angiographic data; assesses patient during invasive interventional and delivers therapy/moderate (conscious) sedation as required.Coordinates patient care with other health care professionals.
Recruiter: Angelica Adams || aadams16@covhlth.com || 865-374-5405
Responsibilities:
- Prepares patient and equipment for catheterization procedures by preparing site of entry, draping patient, arranging sterilized instruments and catheters, and calibrating and setting-up pressure transducers and tubing.
- Obtains and records hemodynamic and angiographic data by operating hemodynamic, electrical amplifiers, digital line and fluoroscopic equipment.
- Attends to patient needs during IVR/ radiological procedures and/or studies as required.
- Develops and contributes to a plan of nursing care for the patient.
- Administers intravenous and oral medications to patients.
- Assists in the collection of arterial and venous blood samples and respiratory gases.
- Precepts/trains new employees/students in the techniques of IVR/radiological procedures.
- Monitors patient’s vital signs during and after IVR/radiology procedures
- Participates in life-saving measures such as defibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Completes nursing history if appropriate.
- Assesses learning needs of patient and family, develops and initiates teaching plan.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members.
- Clinical expertise and knowledge of unit are such that complex physician issues are resolved without oversight or supervision.
- Maintains confidentiality of all patient records, reports and files.
- Responds appropriately and timely to patients, physicians and other customers needs.
- Provides 6 credit hours of in-service per year.
- Member of established active hospital or department committee or subcommittee with 75% participation in meetings.
- Functions as a role model to peers by cross-training to other departments, and serving as a resource person.
- Completes department specific checklist and any additional requirements as needed.
- Performs a variety of special projects and assignments relating to primary responsibility.
- Demonstrates competence in performing critical skills to include appropriate delivery of care according to the age specific needs of the entire life span.
- Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum Education :
None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.
Minimum Experience:
Minimum of six (6) years of professional nursing experience and/or at least three (3) years of professional IVR/Cath Lab experience, plus at least two (2) years of Critical Care experience in arrhythmia and hemodynamic monitoring of patients in an acute-care setting; knowledge of electronic monitoring devices.
Licensure Requirement:
Must have and maintain Tennessee State RN licensure. CPR required.