RN II - Interventional Radiology; Mandatory Call

RN II - Interventional Radiology (Mandatory Call)

Talented Medical Solutions

Contract

In-Office | San Luis Obispo, CA, United States

Day Shift Auto Offer, EPIC Backfill. Must have current Epic experience.

40hrs, 8wks, 18/17 start date.

This facility has been providing care to our community since 1959. Our 162-bed acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county designated trauma center. San Luis Obispo offers the excitement of a lively community while being a fifteen-minute drive from the serenity of Avila Beach, known for their natural hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for their sand dunes and eucalyptus trees.

Featuring a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and an active lifestyle San Luis Obispo offers much to be had.

Works with the Charge RN and Rad Techs to assure coordination and provision of nursing care to patients on specified shifts.

Assists with interventional radiology and other invasive studies or treatments.

This position is represented by CNA.

Education and

Work Experience:

Associate Degree (AS) or equivalent:
Required

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing:
Preferred

One year recent Emergency Department, ICU or Surgery Department RN experience:
Required

Successful completion of Basic Dysrhythmia Course:
Required

One year Interventional Radiology experience:
Required

Current RN license in state of practice:
Required

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy:
Required

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy:
Required

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy:
Preferred

AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS:
Required

Consistently performs comprehensive, advanced clinical patient assessment before, during and post procedure, demonstrating an awareness of age specific and diagnosis related differences.

Provides appropriate nursing interventions in stable and emergent patient situations.

• arrhythmia recognition and treatment
• hemodynamic monitoring
• care and maintenance of arterial access sites
• ventilator management

Is competent to provide care to patients during interventional procedures, monitor and maintain patients with multiple titrated drips, demonstrating knowledge and understanding of the pharmacological interactions and effects of each.

Manages the care of patients requiring cardiac pacing and monitors patients receiving conscious sedation.

Demonstrates advanced knowledge of equipment used such as pulse oximeter, ACT machine, hemodynamic monitor and is able to troubleshoot problems.

Consistently provides procedure related education to patients and/or their families.

Provides pre-procedure education regarding the differing roles and responsibilities of team members.

Uses teaching methods appropriate to the condition, culture and assessment learning readiness of the patient.

Demonstrates competency in arterial/venous catheter/sheath removal with assessment of potential problems and implements appropriate interventions.

Demonstrates advanced knowledge and recognition of complex hemodynamics and pathology related waveforms. Ensures nursing standards of practice are met.

Demonstrates follow through with incident reporting (STARS) and involvement in departmental QA/PI development, auditing, trending and staff counseling/training regarding such.

Demonstrates advanced knowledge of ECG arrhythmia. Informs physician of pressure and ECG changes as they occur. Implements appropriate interventions and is able to anticipate potential complications.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Our facility is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.