RN Clinical Nurse II - Interventional Radiology

** Description*
* _RN-CLINICAL NURSE II-OR_

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Location:

Interventional Radiology ̶ Memorial Hospital_

_Scheduled

Work Hours:

Full time (40 hours/week, weekdays only)._

_Vascular Interventional Radiology nursing at UNC combines compassionate, complex, and intricate care with a wide variety of advanced technologic, minimally invasive procedures. Our department has 10 state-of-the-art procedure suites and a 16-bed prep/recovery unit. We provide care in conjunction with:_

+  _UNC's Comprehensive Stroke Program_

+  _Level 1 Trauma Center_

+  _Aortic Network_

+  _UNC Magnet Program_

_Nursing care in VIR includes administration of moderate sedation. Orientation is an extensive, individualized, precepted 9-week rotation through procedures and the prep/recovery unit._

_The ideal candidate will have one year of experience in radiology, procedural nursing, perioperative nursing, emergency department, or critical care nursing ; and be energetic, flexible and patient-focused. Excellent critical thinking skills are also essential for success in this role_  _._   _Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification is required within the orientation period, with UNC offering paid onsite training. Specialty certification such as CRN Certification (Certified Radiology Nurse), RN-BC (Certified Cardiac-Vascular Nurse), & CPAN/CAPA Certification are considered an asset for candidates._

_Vascular Interventional Radiology and UNC Health support an equitable and inclusive culture. Teamwork, efficiency, and effective communication are essential to our interdisciplinary approach. Professional development and growth opportunities including certification, shared governance, and continuing education are supported for department staff._

_This position is 40 hours/week with 10-hour weekday shifts, flexible Monday-Friday shifts to support work/life balance. Self-scheduled and rotating call coverage are required._    _The position qualifies for UNC's generous benefits package including PTO accrual and the Nursing Commitment Incentive Program._

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Summary:

Provides competent clinical nursing care consistent with professional standards. Reporting and accountable to the Nurse Manager/Director, the Clinical Nurse is responsible for coordinating and delivering patient care utilizing the nursing process in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities:

1. Education - Participates in identifying and meeting learning needs of self. Attends education programs based on identified learning needs. With assistance, uses patient education materials relevant to patient population. Assesses readiness to learn of the patient/ family/ caregivers. Assesses developmental level of patient and factors affecting ability to learn.

2. Evaluation of Care - Identifies expected patient outcomes. Seeks guidance as needed in revision of plan of care. Participates in discussion with members of the interdisciplinary team in evaluation of patient care. Communicates relevant information to promote continuity of care

3. Implementation - Demonstrates competence in care of patients with complex problems, including population-appropriate physical, psychosocial, educational and safety aspects of care. Performs bedside point of care testing as required for patient care plan. Utilizes healthcare organization and nursing standards, policies and procedures in delivery of care. Organizes and prioritizes care according to patient/family needs. Consults with appropriate resources in a timely fashion regarding patients with complex care issues, unusual teaching needs and/or those at high risk for discharge planning.

4. Leadership - With assistance, develops goals to promote professional growth or minimize limitations. Achieves goals and objectives within identified time frame or renegotiates with supervisor. Is knowledgeable about activities which facilitate intra/interdepartmental collaboration. Participates in development and achievement of unit goals and performance improvement activities. Effectively uses communication systems. Participates in…