RN, Interventional Radiology

Procedure Suite Nurse

At Duly Health and Care, you are supported to do your best work and make a meaningful impact every day. You will be part of a collaborative, physician-led team that works as one and puts patients at the center of everything we do. With a connected network of providers, care teams, and services across primary and specialty care, surgery centers, imaging, lab, and therapy, you are part of a system designed to deliver high-quality, coordinated care. Together, we create an environment where you can grow, contribute, and help improve the experience and outcomes for every patient we serve.

Hours: M-F 7-3:30.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance.
• Access to a mental health benefit at no cost.
• Employer provided life and disability insurance.
• $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year.
• Immediate 401(k) match.
• 40 hours paid volunteer time off.
• A culture committed to community engagement and social impact.
• Up to 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members once eligibility requirements are met.

The role of a procedure suite nurse in an interventional environment is unique and essential to the care of the patient and smooth operation of the office-based lab (OBL) environment. He/She demonstrates that unique and essential function through the framework of C.A.R.E values-compassion, accountability, respect and excellence-with patients, their family members, referring clinicians and the clinical and clerical teams. The Procedure Suite Nurse is a role that supports Interventional Radiology, Cardiology, Vascular Surgery, and Pain Management workflows within the Procedure Suite.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attending/assisting in patient consultations under the guidance of the Interventional Radiologist.
• Act as the first point of contact for referrals and patients.
• Performing pre, intra, and post procedure patient evaluation, assessment and documentation.
• Make recommendations to the referring physician, patient, and patient's family under the guidance of the Interventional Radiologist, Interventional Cardiologist, Vascular Surgeon, or Pain Management physician.
• Serve as a liaison between the patient, nursing staff, radiology staff, ancillary departments and referring physician.
• Perform daily duties and communicate patient progress to the medical staff
• Orchestrate patient discharge and pharmacy calls; may assist by calling to set up appointments or arrange hospital tests or admissions.
• Completes paperwork including orders: Laboratory, Radiology, Pharmacy, etc.
• Uses a team approach to develop and achieve daily, patient-centered individualized care goals.
• Escort patients to and from exam rooms and readies them for procedure; takes vital signs, records medical history/symptoms, ensures medical chart/lab test results are available and complete.
• Assists Interventional Radiology team with procedures and assists team with cleaning and turnover of the rooms. Stocks procedure and patient examination rooms; cleans and arrange sterilization of instruments for procedures; assists with inventory of medical supplies.
• Assist in maintaining crash cart.
• Checks and restocks medication as necessary.
• Reports all test results to the patient as directed by the Interventionalist.
• Performs OSHA controls as required. Assists in tracking controlled substances in the department.
• Must be able to get along with others, be a team player, accept constructive criticism from your supervisor and be able to follow work rules.
• Serves as a mentor for team members and as a preceptor for new team members.
• Identifies opportunities for innovation and quality improvement; participates in innovation projects and the quality improvement process.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Organizational skills are essential to prioritize daily work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
• Basic EKG interpretation.
• Excellent IV skills.
• Assist in setting up and maintaining sterile technique/environment.
• Administer conscious sedation under direct supervision of Interventionalist.
• Analytic ability (conceptual and quantitative).
• Oral, listening and written communication skills.
• Strong human relation skills to interact effectively and collaborate with others in difficult situations.
• Use of computer systems to enter retrieve data.

Education and/or Certification/Licensure:

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program.
• Licensed to practice nursing in Illinois.
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation recognition (BLS).
• ACLS certification preferred

Experience:

• At least 1 year nursing experience in the following areas: Procedure care, Interventional Radiology, Interventional Cardiology, or Vascular Surgery.

The compensation for this role includes a base pay range of 30.25 - 37.81 - 45.38 USD hourly with the actual pay determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. Additional compensation may be available through shift differentials, bonuses, and other incentives. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.