What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Procedural - VIR - FS position at Careers Integrated Resources Inc?
Job Summary:
Under general supervision, provides nursing care in one of specialty areas.
Essential Responsibilities:
-Assumes responsibility for an assigned group of patients.
-Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments; notes all changes in physician order on assigned patients.
-Assists physician in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatment.
-Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients, observes the physiological manifestations of patients and intervenes when necessary.
-Administers medication as prescribed.
-Initiates, regulates and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products.
-Delivers patient care competently.
-Interacts with family and patient in sharing care plan while in the hospital and at time of discharge.
-Oversees treatment provided by technicians or other service providers.
-Informs patient and family of hospital procedures.
-Makes referral regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
-Delegates tasks to support staff.
Required Skills & Experience:
-Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques and procedures.
-Ability to organize, plan, coordinate and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques.
-Ability to maintain good working relationships with other employees.
-Good verbal and written communication skills.
-Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.
-Some computer skills.
-Ability to work effectively as part of a team providing excellent specialized care.
-May require completion of orientation and ability to function independently in assigned specialty area prior to being assigned to this position.
Schedule Notes: Call 3-8 days a month, plus some holidays if during the contract maybe required, must have critical care skill and or Emergency room, prefer candidates with IR experience. - 4x10s, call required (730a - 6p) - Mild sedation, critical care - Case ultrasound, CT and IR - EPIC charting used - Experience/skills in this area a must
