Registered Nurse-Interventional Services

Overview

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits paid by Employer!

Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus
Wage Range: $48.18-$81.97

Overview
Medical, Dental & Vision benefits paid by Employer!
Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus
Wage Range: $48.18-$81.97
Day Shift
Full-time, 30 hrs/ week

Schedule:

3 ten hours shifts 7:00am-5:30pm- with call
Holiday Rotation A
Definition Of Position
The Interventional Registered Nurse (RN) provides specialized nursing care to patients undergoing minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The RN is responsible for pre-procedure, intra-procedure, and post-procedure patient care throughout the interventional patient experience.
The Interventional RN ensures safe, efficient, and high-quality care using the nursing process, established standards of care, and organizational policies. The RN collaborates with physicians and the interdisciplinary team, serves as a patient advocate, and participates in call coverage as required.
Responsibilities
Essential Job Functions:
Pre-Procedure Care

• Perform pre-procedure nursing assessments and review relevant clinical information.
• Verify patient identity, procedure, NPO status, medication reconciliation and consent according to institutional policy.
• Initiate intravenous access and prepare patients for procedures.
• Collaborate with the procedural team regarding case planning.
• Document required information in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Provide patient and family education regarding the procedure and recovery expectations.

• Administer procedural medications per performing provider order
• Administer and monitor moderate sedation in accordance with organizational policy and credentialing requirements.
• Perform a pre-sedation assessment, including verification of allergies and NPO status, and ensure that the airway evaluation and ASA classification are documented in accordance with policy.
• Ensure laboratory results are within limits for specific procedure, communicating with performing provider results outside of limits and potential need for additional testing.
• Continuously monitor patient status including cardiac rhythm, blood pressure, respiratory status, oxygen saturation, and level of consciousness.
• Maintain airway patency and respond to sedation-related complications.
• Communicate patient status with the procedural team and document medications and monitoring parameters in the EMR.

• Coordinate nursing care in the procedure room and ensure completion of patient identification, procedure verification, and procedural time-out.
• Maintain a safe procedural environment and assist with patient positioning and monitoring setup.
• Assist in administration of medications as needed per performing provider order
• Assist with vascular access site management when appropriate.
• Recognize and respond to procedural complications such as bleeding, arrhythmias, or respiratory compromise.
• Communicate patient status, manage specimens, and document care and procedural events in the EMR.

• Functions as the primary documenter, recording hemodynamic data, pressures, and procedural events.
• Ensures allergy considerations are communicated during the timeout and reflected in procedural documentation.
• Operates and troubleshoots physiological monitoring systems (e.g., hemodynamic recorders, ECG, oxygen saturation).
• Documents all supplies used, implants, contrast usage, and procedural details accurately.
• Communicates real-time findings to the procedural team, ensuring accurate documentation of events, medications, and device deployment.

• Receive and recover patients following procedures and perform post-procedure assessments including vital signs, neurological status, and access site evaluation.
• Maintain airway patency and monitor for hemodynamic or respiratory changes.
• Manage pain, nausea, and other recovery needs.
• Assess and manage vascular access sites and maintain hemostasis.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered.
• Educate patients and caregivers regarding recovery, medications, activity restrictions, and signs of complications.
• Coordinate patient transfer or discharge and provide appropriate handoff communication.

• Advocate for patient safety and rights while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Delegate tasks appropriately in accordance with Oregon State Board of Nursing guidelines.

• Assist with maintaining supplies, equipment, readiness, and room turnover.
• Participate in quality improvement and regulatory programs including DNV requirements.
• Maintain required competencies and continuing education.