RN Interventional DT

Registered Nurse Interventional

The Registered Nurse Interventional provides nursing care for patients in the department which meet basic ADL needs. Circulates in the department; recognizes physical and emotional changes in patients' condition, Able to assist with biopsy, drainage procedures and special procedures.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Displays thorough knowledge of nursing and departmental protocols.
• Consistently provides appropriate charting and other documentation.
• Consistently demonstrates proper safety and radiation safety practices for self and others.
• Demonstrates appropriate use of equipment.
• Maintains flow of Interventional Recovery Unit.
• Assists other modalities with nursing patient care issues.
• Demonstrates competency working with all age groups.
• Demonstrates competency using the Radiographic Information System.
• Demonstrates competency in Departmental communication (telephone, papers, and intercom).
• Maintains clean and well stocked work area.
• Meets and exceeds the expectations of patients and all other customers we serve.
• Actively assists and supports departmental activities to ensure that operational and salary expenses are equal to or less than approved budget.
• Understands the principles and concepts of Performance Improvement. Looks for opportunities and solutions for process improvements and seeks to improve job skills.

Education, experience and qualifications include:

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the State of Florida.
• Minimum of 2 years recent acute care experience with at least one year in critical care, ER, or PACU experience required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Intermediate computer knowledge:
  Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows