RN - IR

Registered Nurse Interventional Radiology

Job Title:

Registered Nurse

Profession:
Nursing

Specialty:
Interventional Radiology

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Days, Monday - Friday

Hours per Shift: 8 hours (9 AM - 5 PM or to 6 PM, flexibility needed)

Experience:

Minimum 2 years of critical care experience

License: RN License

Certifications:

BLS, ACLS, PALS

Must-Have:

• Two (2) years of critical care experience.
• Knowledge and competency of both interventional and diagnostic procedures.
• Ability to fully utilize electronic record systems, equipment, and other healthcare systems relevant to this position.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Description:

Utilize the nursing process in the provision of direct patient care. Responsible and accountable for prescribing, delegating, and coordinating all care provided to assigned patients. Delivery of care is based on the standards of care and practices established by the Department of Nursing and other policies and procedures. Diagnose and treat human responses to actual and potential health problems through services such as case finding, health teaching, health counseling, and provision of care supportive or restorative of life and well-being.

Supervise patient care provided by licensed practical nurses, registered nurses on permit, nursing attendants, technicians, and supplemental staff. Assess the immediate and continuing care needs of the patient and their significant others. Develop comprehensive and current plans of care that include physical needs, patient teaching, discharge planning, and psychosocial/spiritual needs. Provide direct patient care based on assessed needs and the medical regimen.

Oversee and ensure the provision of all aspects of care for the patient. Supervise the care provided by other nursing personnel as defined in the scope of practice. Observe, evaluate, document, and communicate to relevant team members the patient's response to illness and/or therapeutic modalities. Ensure timely reassessment of patient responses to treatment and when significant changes occur in patient condition and/or diagnosis.

Coordinate the overall plan of care to ensure implementation of nursing interventions and consistency with the medical regimen. Establish priorities for care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and initiate follow-up as indicated to ensure timely provision of patient care and therapeutic modalities. Assure the plan of care integrates age-specific care needs as defined in the unit scope of care.

Accept responsibility and accountability for nursing interventions and outcomes based on professional clinical judgments. Participate in quality improvement activities related to patient care delivery and the development of nursing and hospital standards. Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively, manage stressful situations appropriately, and facilitate interpersonal relationships with other disciplines. Participate in the orientation of nursing staff. Assume charge responsibilities as delegated by the Nurse/Manager designee.

Ensure appropriate coverage of all patients by assisting and relieving co-workers, and working on other units as assigned. Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients and staff. Serve as a clinical resource for student nurses. Participate in meetings, committees, conferences, and educational programs. Participate in research and pilot projects supported by the Nursing Department. Demonstrate responsibility for continuing professional growth and education, including attendance at staff development and continuing education programs.

Pursue baccalaureate or graduate degrees in nursing and appropriate professional certifications. Participate in appropriate professional and community organizations.

About Cynet Health

Cynet Health is a Joint Commission-accredited, Minority-Owned healthcare staffing agency headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, proudly serving healthcare facilities across the United States since its founding in 2010. As one of the nation's largest and fastest‑growing healthcare staffing firms in the nation, we staff thousands of nursing, allied health, locum tenens, pharmacy, therapy, direct‑hire, and non‑clinical…