Interventional Radiology Job Saint Louis area,Missouri USA,Nursing

Registered Nurse (RN)

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional practitioner who manages and directs nursing care activities in the areas of cath lab and interventional radiology. Must be energetic and highly motivated to support the success of Saint Louis University Hospital.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA (%of time)

Essential Functions:

The following are essential job accountabilities and performance criteria.

Assessment:
Performs comprehensive nursing assessment as the database. (1, 2, 3, 4,
5) 20%

Planning:
Establishes and coordinates a plan of care based on analysis of the initial assessment data, patient diagnosis, and physician orders. (1, 2, 3, 4,
5) 10%

Implementation:
Provides and documents nursing interventions based on assessed patient needs, plan of care, and changes in patient condition. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,
8) 30%

Evaluation:
Documents effectiveness of nursing care and modifies plan of care as patient progresses toward expected outcomes. (1, 2, 3, 4,
5) 10%

Professional/Leadership:
Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice. (3,
5) 10%

Safety/Infection Control:
Practices according to safety and infection control policies. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,
8) 5%

Service:
Provides service excellence to the customers of Saint Louis University Hospital by delivering timely, high quality care in a courteous, and respectful manner. (1, 3, 5,
6) 10%

Quality Improvement (QI):
Incorporates Quality Assessment into ones daily work. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6) 5%

Job Specifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

One year medical surgical experience required. Critical Care or Post Anesthesia Care experience preferred.

REQUIRED COURSE: ALS

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Regular exposure to the risk of blood borne diseases.
Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances.
Exposure to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, illness).
Subject to varying and unpredictable situations.
Handles emergencies or crisis situations. May perform emergency care.
Subject to irregular hours.
Pressure due to multiple competing demands.
Exposure to latex, risk of developing

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking.
Lifts, positions, pushes, and/or transfers patients.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds and pull 100 pounds.
Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of

Work Location:

Illinois
Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
And
Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
(IDFPR)
And
Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
State of

Work Location:

Missouri
Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
And
Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
Or
Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
And
Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
State of

Work Location:

Oklahoma
Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
And
Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
Or
Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)
And
Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
State of

Work Location:

Wisconsin
Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
And
Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
Or
Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
And
Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)