Registered Nurse, Interventional Radiology

Special Procedures Nurse

Responsible for providing quality nursing care to patients of the Special Procedures area while utilizing the nursing process, and acts as a liaison between the Special Procedures area and the nursing units to provide continuity of care and optimal communication.

• Provide direct patient care, including examination and treatment, under an approved protocol. Evaluate outcomes and adjust nursing care processes as needed to ensure optimal patient care.
• Educate patients/family regarding condition, treatment, discharge/transfer planning and follow-up examinations if needed. Seek feedback from patients/family to evaluate understanding and document.
• Utilize the nursing process to implement goal-directed nursing care for a defined group of patients.
• Review patient medical record, report abnormal findings to physician, interventional Radiologist and assess lab data to ensure patient preparedness for planned procedure. Ensure signed consent has been obtained.
• Monitor medical condition of assigned patients at all times and report to Nursing Supervisor, and Physician or designee any patient care problems, changes in condition or unexpected occurrences.
• Assist radiologist with specialized procedures requiring the use of specialized X-ray equipment, as needed.
• Anticipate and participate in emergency procedures as necessary.
• Perform a variety of nursing skills in compliance with physician orders and established Hospital policies and procedures.
• Communicate with physicians and other departments to consult on patient status and to ensure continuity of care.
• Respond to cases of cardiopulmonary arrest, fire, disaster or other emergencies in accordance with established procedures.
• Administer Moderate Sedation in a controlled setting.
• Assume responsibility for own professional development, setting goals and striving to achieve them through available resources, such as attending seminars, in services and/or reading journals.
• Act as a liaison between X-ray department and nurses.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Graduation from an accredited nursing program and a minimum of three years job-related experience or equivalent is required. RI State Licensure is also required. Current BLS, ACLS, Moderate Sedation, and at least 3 years Critical Care/Spec Procedures experience is required.

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Americans with Disability Act Statement:
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement:
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Ethics Statement:
Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.