IR Registered Nurse (RN) | Orlando Health Lakeland Highlands Hospital

Interventional Radiology RN – Orlando Health Position Summary: The Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse provides high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals undergoing diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures. This role collaborates closely with physicians and the multidisciplinary IR team to ensure safe, efficient procedures while maintaining Orlando Health’s standards of excellence. Location: Lakeland, FL Key Highlights Direct care for patients before, during, and after interventional radiology procedures Monitoring patient status and responding to emergent situations Assisting physicians during interventional and diagnostic IR procedures Maintaining sterile technique, equipment readiness, and accurate documentation Participating in on‑call coverage as required Benefits Benefits begin on Day 1 Four weeks paid parental leave Debt‑free degrees through Orlando Health Preferred Education Program Tuition reimbursement and loan repayment programs Back‑up child and elder care Fertility benefits and adoption assistance NCLEX reimbursement Free NCPDs for RN license Free Kaplan review courses Dedicated RN career counselor and governance coordinator support Specialty certification reimbursement Responsibilities Demonstrates critical knowledge, skills, and judgment to care for patients requiring complex assessment and therapies, high intensity interventions, and high-level continuous nursing vigilance. Utilizes information and assessment data to anticipate and respond with confidence and adapt to rapidly changing patient conditions. Identifies and prioritizes information to take immediate and decisive evidence‑based, patient focused action. Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records electronic display data such as intracranial pressures, central venous pressures, pulmonary artery pressures, and cardiac rhythms from cardiac monitors, respirators, ventilators, oxygen pumps, etc. Responds to life-saving situations based on nursing standards and protocol. Observes, monitors, and assesses patients’ condition, recognizes, identifies, and interprets serious situations and calls a physician or takes pre-planned emergency measures when a physician is not immediately available. Assesses patient’s needs and develops/revises an individualized plan of care based on patient needs and responses. Evaluates the patient’s progress toward attaining expected outcomes. Respects diversity by building respectful relationships with all team members and customers. Functions as a patient and family advocate. Demonstrates advanced knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit/department. Serves as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/or nurse clinician. Communicates and collaborates with medical staff and interdisciplinary team to effectively plan and manage the unit/department. Serves as a role model for staff and supports the hospital and nursing department’s goals and strategies. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan, assesses the data reflective of the patient’s status, and interprets the necessary information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age-specific needs. Coordinates the care and delegates as appropriate to other team members on a defined group of patients. Documents patient care in a knowledgeable, skillful, and consistent manner meeting all required and regulatory standards. Demonstrates competency in nursing skills and use of patient care/unit equipment as defined by unit/department-specific requisite skills. Prioritizes patient care in an ongoing manner in accordance with Evidence-Based Practice Standards of Care. Practices effective problem identification and resolution. Delegates tasks and duties to healthcare team members in accordance with the patient’s needs and the team member’s capabilities and qualifications. Communicates appropriate information regarding patient condition or unit concerns to other health care team members. Demonstrates caring practices by providing a compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and their families. Demonstrates awareness of legal issues and patients’ rights. Collaborates with the education department and nursing leadership team to effectively transition and support new team members and/or students. Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards. Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. Other Related Functions The professional nurse contributes to the knowledge and skills of others, and the continuous improvement of the quality of health care practice and organizational outcomes. Participates and may lead unit level and/or organizational level committees of nursing practice and performance improvement. Participates in department and organizational peer review, mentoring, and coaching regarding professional practice or role performance. Practices efficient use of supplies and maintains a clean, safe, and organized work area. Attends staff development in‑services, department meetings, and/or nursing committee meetings. Partners with the nursing leadership team to identify professional development needs. Assumes responsibility for one’s own professional development and continuing education. Performs all other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education & Training: Graduate of an approved school of nursing. Meets all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and unit/department. Licensure & Certification: Maintains current State of Florida RN license or valid eNLC multistate RN license; maintains BLS/Healthcare Provider certification; ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC required for certain areas; NRP required for NICU. Experience: 1 year experience required. #J-18808-Ljbffr