Registered Nurse (RN) - Interventional Radiology

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.Work ShiftDay (United States of America)Full-time 4x10's (7a-530p) plus call Job Summary:Functions under the direction of the Site Manager. He/she is responsible for performing a wide variety of clinical procedures requiring independent judgement, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of the equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases. The registered nurse is responsible for implementing the nursing process based on expanded knowledge and experience. The nurse is responsible for providing patient care with an understanding and awareness of age specific needs. Addresses the biological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial and patient/family education needs in providing care to the patient and family. The nurse is able to independently perform job functions.If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information.Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:Clinical SkillsCompletion of V-ARU competenciesProvide pre and post procedure care of patients for invasive, interventional and surgical proceduresAble to use critical thinking skillsAble to deliver patient care in complex, multiple problem patient care situationsPrepares and may administer contrast. Understands preparation/administration of doses according to patients weight and physician orderAdministers conscious sedation per system policy and procedurePreps the patient for procedureDemonstrates and understands sterile techniqueDemonstrate IV administration competence and maintenancePrepares trays and catheters for procedureJob ResponsibilitiesMust be flexible with hours to meet department needsAble to work scheduled and On-Call hours if necessaryKnows existing lines of communication and authority, handles communications properly and is dependable, cooperative and emotionally stable.Introduces self to patient and/or guardian upon entering room utilizing proper scriptingTransports patients as neededProvides privacy and comfort for patient/customersAssists with maintenance of departmental records, Joint Commission standards, State and Federal Regulations and Performance ImprovementCompletes necessary paperworkAnswers department phone using proper scriptingCompletes chart reviews as neededPerforms QA/QC functions as neededAssists in other Medical Imaging areas and as needed in other departments in the system, system wideMaintain current successful completion of BLS and ACLSUnderstands Scope of Service for Vascular Institute, VARU and Medical ImagingAssist in inservice/training for other Medical Imaging staff as appropriateReviews case with the appropriate physician(s) as needed.Recognizes that total patient care starts when the patient arrives at our facility and ends when the physician/patient have the imaging results.Meets Service Recovery and Customer Service Guidelines as needed.Reviews the case with appropriate physician(s) as neededCoordinates daily schedule of patientsMaintains checking the crash cart in assigned Medical Imaging areas.Quality and Patient SafetyVerifies patient ID using 2 patient identifiers, ie. Armband, DOB, verbal identificationVerifies front of patient chart for same/similar name stickerVerifies Written Order, seeks clarification is unclearUnderstands and complies with verbal order RBAC and performs necessary follow-up with written orderUses and understands preprocedural verification/time out form when appropriatePatient EducationResponsible for patient, family/support system educationProvide post procedural home care instructions as needed.Performs other duties as assignedComplies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.Required Minimum Education:Associates Nursing or Diploma (Nurse) Nursing Required, Bachelors Nursing-PreferredRequired Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC-ALS - Amer Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor or ACLS-P - ACLS-Provisional (180 Days) within 180 DaysBLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - InstructorRN - Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state CompactAdditional License(s) and Certification(s):Current NIHSS certification within 30 Days RequiredRequired Minimum Experience:Minimum 1 year nursing experience in either ICU, CCU, ED, IMCU Required andMinimum 1 year peri-operative nursing RequiredRequired Minimum Skills:The individual must be able to communicate and understand verbal and written English language and display a positive attitude.Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work-and enjoy a more rewarding life. xhyhwjd Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.