PRN Registered Nurse (RN)- Interventional Radiology

PRN Registered Nurse (RN) - Interventional Radiology Join to apply for the PRN Registered Nurse (RN) - Interventional Radiology role at Wellstar Health System . Overview Work in Interventional Radiology with a focus on patient care, safety, and collaboration within the Wellstar Health System. This PRN (as needed) RN role requires independent judgment and the ability to manage diverse clinical tasks in a dynamic environment. Shift: Day (United States of America). Responsibilities Functions under the direction of the Site Manager. Perform a wide variety of clinical procedures requiring independent judgment and initiative in the use of equipment for diagnosis or treatment. Implement the nursing process based on expanded knowledge and experience. Provide patient care with consideration of age-specific needs and psychosocial and educational considerations for patients and families. Independently perform job functions. Clinical Skills Complete V-ARU competencies. Provide pre- and post-procedure care for invasive, interventional, and surgical procedures. Apply critical thinking and care in complex patient situations. Prepare and may administer contrast; understand dosing based on patient weight and physician orders. Administer conscious sedation per policy; prepare patient for procedures. Demonstrate sterile technique and IV administration competence. Prepare trays and catheters for procedures. Job Responsibilities Be flexible with hours to meet department needs; work scheduled and on-call hours as necessary. Communicate effectively, maintain privacy and comfort for patients, and transport patients as needed. Maintain departmental records in line with Joint Commission standards and regulatory requirements. Complete necessary paperwork and chart reviews; perform QA/QC functions as needed. Assist in other Medical Imaging areas and system-wide as needed; ensure current BLS and ACLS certifications. Understand Scope of Service for Vascular Institute, VARU, and Medical Imaging; participate in inservice/training as appropriate. Review cases with physicians; coordinate daily patient schedules; monitor crash carts in assigned areas. Meet service and customer guidelines; support total patient care from arrival to imaging results. Quality and Patient Safety Verify patient ID using two identifiers; check chart for similar names; verify orders and seek clarification when unclear. Follow preprocedural verification/time-out forms when appropriate; comply with site-side marking. Patient Education Educate patient, family, and support systems; provide post-procedure home care instructions as needed. Perform other duties as assigned and comply with Wellstar policies and code of conduct. Qualifications Minimum Education: Accredited Nursing Program or Bachelor's in Nursing (preferred). Licenses & Certifications: RN (single-state) or RN-Compact; BLS (and instructor if applicable); ACLS (and instructor if applicable). All certifications required upon hire unless stated otherwise. Experience: ICU/CCU/ER required; Interventional Radiology experience required; Cardiac cath lab experience preferred. Skills: English proficiency; strong clinical and critical thinking skills; excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and customer service abilities; ability to work in a fast-paced environment and respond to emergencies calmly; proficient in technology and time management. Join us and discover support for meaningful work within the Georgia health system. Referrals may increase interview chances. #J-18808-Ljbffr