Registered Nurse Interventional Radiology

Job TitleLocal candidates will not be considered. Applicants must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position.Required Experience: Nuero IR, Vascular IR, General IRRequired Education: -Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited program. Preferred Education: -Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Nursing Board Approved Program preferred.Required Certifications & Licensure: -Current RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact RN License (eNLC). -Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire. -ACLS (American Heart Association) required within 6 months of hire.Job SummaryUnder general supervision, provides nursing care in one of OU Health's specialty areas.Essential ResponsibilitiesAssumes responsibility for an assigned group of patients.Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments; notes all changes in physician order on assigned patients.Assists physician in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatment.Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients, observes the physiological manifestations of patients and intervenes when necessary.Administers medication as prescribed.Initiates, regulates and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products.Delivers patient care competently.Interacts with family and patient in sharing care plan while in the hospital and at time of discharge.Oversees treatment provided by technicians or other service providers.Informs patient and family of hospital procedures.Makes referral regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.Delegates tasks to support staff.Required Skills & Experience-Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques and procedures. -Ability to organize, plan, coordinate and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques. -Ability to maintain good working relationships with other employees. -Good verbal and written communication skills. -Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors. -Some computer skills. -Ability to work effectively as part of a team providing excellent specialized care. -May require completion of orientation and ability to function independently in assigned specialty area prior to being assigned to this position.