Registered Nurse Intrvntl Rad
Company: Rhode Island Hospital
Location: Providence
Posted on: October 17, 2024
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Job Description:
Summary:
Under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager Lead Nurse of
Interventional Radiology the Medical Director of IR CT MRI and US
and with the support of the Nursing Directors of Adult Patient
services provides comprehensive nursing care to patients having
procedures in Diagnostic Imaging in accordance with the hospital
and department established policies and procedures and the
physicians orders. All essential functions performed in this
position reflect the age specific needs of the patient.
All essential functions performed in the position reflect age
specific needs of the geriatric adult and pediatric patients.
Fosters patient and family centered care and nursing services in
accordance with the Brown University Health and Rhode Island
Hospital mission vision and values with consideration of the life
span including all developmental stages as well as cultural
patterns.
-Responsibilities:
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Clinical:Performs assessments
and collection of data by interviewing and record review and
documents on appropriate nursing assessment forms.Provides direct
patient care.Prioritizes patient needs and functions as a patient
advocate.
Assesses and monitors patient condition throughout the pre peri and
post-procedural period (including vital signs invasive pressure
monitoring and recognition of EKG changes) and initiates
appropriate nursing intervention.Provides continuity of care for
the critically ill patient.Administers conscious sedation and
monitors patients in accordance with hospital and departmental
standards for procedures in CT US and VIR.Administers contrast
material.Recognizes documents and assists in the treatment of
contrast reactions.Intervenes in emergency situations.Assesses need
for and administers other medications as appropriate.Assists
radiologists with procedures and treatments that require
professional nursing skills.Demonstrates skill in using special
equipment such as monitors infusion pumps pacemakers defibrillators
ventilators O2 equipment etc.Documents patient status and nursing
interventions.Effectively communicates with radiology nurses
physicians technologists and other patient care units and
caregivers regarding patient status treatment and
outcome.Demonstrates ability to prioritize nursing responsibility
within the department and Pre and Post Procedure Room.Works in
collaboration with the IR technologist to prepare the patient and
the room for the procedure.Takes call according to IR call
policy.Performs role of charge nurse and Pre and Post Procedure
Room as needed. Performs other related duties as required.
Education:Provides health teaching and procedural information to
patients and families. Participates in staff education on patient
care safety infection control etc.Acts as a resource person for
nursing medical and radiology staff. Assists with the orientation
of nurses students technologists and physicians.
Other:Assists with quality improvement and risk management
programs.Participates in the development and evaluation of policies
and procedures in radiology.Participates in performing documenting
and reviewing patient/complication follow-up.Maintains and enhances
professional expertise through appropriate educational
opportunities and literature.Practices cost containment.Maintains
emergency equipment.Monitors medications including
narcotics.Assists with the development and implementation of
research projects.Participates in hospital nursing and radiology
committees.
Collaboration: -Functions as a member of the radiology team.Acts as
a liaison between radiology and nursing units.Interacts with other
health care professionals to maintain continuity of quality patient
care.
-Other information:
Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island by the
Rhode Island Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in
accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the
National Council of State Boards of Nursing.BASIC
KNOWLEDGE:Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.Must have
current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of
Rhode Island. ACLS & BLS certified.Demonstrated mature judgment
initiative and proficiency in nursing skills.Able to work without
direct supervision.Is knowledgeable in physical assessment aseptic
techniques IV skills and universal precautions.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care
patients with consideration of aging processes human development
stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.
EXPERIENCE:One year of ICU-level critical care OR two years ER
nursing experience with at least one year trauma room experience
preferred.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Some exposure to
radiation but hazards minimized by adherence to established safety
precautions.Lifting pulling and positioning patients wearing an
eight-to-ten-pound lead apron.Spends majority of time walking or
standing.
INDEPENDENT ACTION:Performs independently within the department
policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to
supervisors where clarification of departmental and hospital
policies and procedures may be required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:None
-Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative
Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race color religion
sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry
genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran
or marital status. - - Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal
Contractor. -Location: Rhode Island Hospital USA:RI:Providence
-Work Type: Full Time -Shift: Shift 1 -Union: UNAP
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