RN - Interventional Radiology

RN - Interventional Radiology NurseThe RN - Interventional Radiology Nurse provides complete nursing care and moderate sedation for Interventional Radiology patients and nursing services for Radiology patients in all radiology modalities. Responds to and acts upon messages in the Interventional Radiology In-Basket ensuring all pre procedure, scheduling, and follow-up needs are addressed in a timely manner. Will be required to provide nursing care to Interventional patients in the Cath Prep and Recovery area as needed.Qualifications:Certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year - American Heart Association (AHA); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA); Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Education: College Diploma: NursingWork Experience: Nursing ResponsibilitiesThe RN - IR Prep and Recovery provides nursing care to patients undergoing radiology procedures as required. Provides assistance to radiology staff as needed. Coordinates with scheduling, pre-procedure testing, staff, patients, physicians to provide optimal nursing care and a streamlined patient experience. Provides direct patient care as the primary Interventional Radiology Nurse, including moderate sedation. Coordinates with IR Nurse Navigation, Radiology Technologists, Cath Prep and Recovery charge RN, and other departmental Svc Line Coordinators to provide proper coverage for procedures and an efficient patient flow. Will cross train to provide patient care and procedural coverage in the Cath Prep and Recovery area. May assist in Cath/IR interventional Lab procedures and/or other cardiac service areas as needed. Monitors and addresses messages in the Department In-Basket. Provides leadership, expertise, and direction for staff from other modalities who are assisting with radiology procedures. Ensures proper work up and follow up for Interventional Radiology patients. Maintains knowledge of current IR procedures and best practices. Responsible/Accountable for staff and physician satisfaction, efficiency, and workflow related to service line, facilitating a smooth process for every patient. Maintain a reasonable supply inventory for procedure rooms/assigned service line. Provides input to the manager for equipment purchases. Maintains constant flow of communication with leadership, staff, and providers regarding patient or supply issues. Provides education and orientation to new and existing staff members. Responsible/Accountable for daily equipment, temperature, humidity, anesthesia carts, point of care quality assurance, and product out dates, and monthly crash cart/emergency equipment checks. Provides input on performance appraisals for staff to leadership. Direct nursing care and moderate sedation for IR patients. Ensures the supplies are available for procedures to be performed. Provides input on procedure schedule feasibility. Complete nursing care of patients throughout the Interventional Radiology process from initial order to post procedure follow up.