Interventional Radiology and IV Therapy Registered-Nurse

Position: Interventional Radiology and IV Therapy Registered-Nurse FT
Responsibilities:

* Procedural Nurse for Interventional Radiology

* Assesses assigned patients and evaluates plans to include documentation of nursing care, and reports symptoms and changes in patients' condition and vital signs.

* Modifies patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses, conditions and physician orders.

* Prepares patients for, and assists with examinations, procedures, and treatments.

* Performs appropriate patient tests and safely administers medications within the scope of practice.

* Administers and maintains accurate records related to medications and treatments as per regulatory bodies, policies, procedures and physician orders.

* Uses available resources to assist in discharge planning.

* Plans, prioritizes, and adjusts assignments to accomplish goals and render superior patient care; seeks assistance when needed.

* Safely operates medical equipment. Serves as a preceptor and assists new staff in the provision of care in order to help them acclimate to the healthcare environment, and a direct patient care role.

* Adheres to hospitals and unit-level policies and procedures

* Moderate Sedation Administration

* IV Team

* Utilizes critical judgment to analyze patient assessment and administers medications on all patients, including the critically ill patient and reports abnormal information to the physician in a timely manner.

* Critical thinking skills

Experience:

* Critical Care

* ICU

* Emergency Room

Qualifications:

* Active Florida RN license required.

* BLS and ACLS certification required.

* BSN preferred.

* Must pass in-house RN test.

* Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.