RN-Rad Ctr; Per Diem, Day shift

What You'll Be Doing

Closely monitors the patient for complications, administers medications including moderate sedation, documents the procedure, and assist with procedures. IR+PICC nurses also play an important role in communication and patient education both pre and post procedure.

The successful candidate will be able to:

• Administer moderate sedation to patients during the procedures
• Monitor patients’ vital signs during the procedure and report any changes to the physician or other staff members
• Prepare patients for procedures by explaining the procedure to them and setting up any equipment that is needed
• Prepare and arrange equipment for cases such as CT scans, ensuring that all equipment is working properly before and after each procedure
• Prepare patients for diagnostic imaging studies such as MRI scans and CT scans by helping them position and IV insertions
• Prepare patients for interventional procedures such as biopsies and drainages
• Perform comfort and safety measures with patients in the radiology department
• Respond to emergencies
• Responsible for patient care throughout minimally invasive, image-guided procedures from the moment a patient is admitted into the radiology department to the time when that patient is discharged to a post-operative recovery area
• Start or check peripheral IVs, assess implanted ports, PICCs, and Midline catheter, monitor vital signs, suction patients, and help patients with their personal needs
• Serve as nursing support for all radiology departments located in the hospital
• Undergo training by the vendor, complete 10 successful sticks to be certified, and maintain 30 successful sticks a year to maintain the certification
• Competent in IV access and assisting with IR procedures
• Troubleshoot, declot obstructed central line catheters
• Monitor PICC/MIDLINE and educate staff and patients on prevention of line infection and routine care
• Assist with administrative duties during downtime for the Cath Lab
• Submit surveillance data for Quality and Infection control
• Check the crash carts, suction, and oxygen equipment daily

• Current Registered Nursing for the State
• Current IV Certification
• BLS, ACLS

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications:
  When determining the compensation, several factors may be considered including years of relevant experience, credentials, union contracts, education, and internal equity.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K, Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Opportunities for professional growth, development, and continuing education
• Employee wellness programs and resources

Influenza Vaccinations are a requirement for employment. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date, during the influenza season, if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical exemption.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.