What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Interventional Radiology position at Fairview Health Services?
M Health Fairview is looking for an RN to join our Interventional Radiology team at St. John’s Hospital in Maplewood, MN!
St. John’s Hospital provides offers a warm, inviting atmosphere and caring, personal staff. State of the art technology, combined with the expertise of our specialists, nurses and staff, contribute to our innovative healing environment and compassionate health care delivery. We are committed to providing outstanding health care to our growing community. Our 184 bed facility offers a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic services.
Interventional Radiology Nurses will provide nursing services throughout the IR and Imaging department. IR/Imaging nurses will prepare patients for the procedures/exams; deliver moderate sedation to patients, including monitoring of patient’s vitals, and post-procedural recovery of the patient.
Responsibilities Job Description
The RN serves as the key leader of the interdependent team and is responsible to achieve patient and unit outcomes by coordinating the care for a group of patients. This includes: comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs; identification of outcomes based on the needs' assessment; establishing the plan of care; monitoring the progress; and modification of the plan of care as needed.
- Demonstrates dedication to principles of the patient care model (Professional Partnership Model) and achieving the HealthEast nursing vision and strategy
- Utilizes the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, to coordinate outcome focused patient care. Throughout this process, also understands and incorporates holistic nursing theory based on Watson's Theory of Caring aligning with the practice standards of the American Holistic Nurses' Association whenever holistic therapy is offered
- Communicates effectively with patient/family, physicians, the interdependent team, and other disciplines regarding the plan of care
- Assesses and documents learning needs of the patient and family. Develops an individualized education plan for patients and families based on identified needs
- Actively participates in crafting and implementing improvements at the point of care to achieve clinical quality, customer experience, nursing engagement, and efficiency and effectiveness outcomes
- Complies with regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, board of nursing requirements, patient safety requirements, infection control practices, and other established practice standards, policies, guidelines, and procedures
- Coordinates the interdependent team while promoting collaborative teamwork and cooperation
- Actively participates in the development and achievement of department goals (safety, cost, quality, patient experience, employee engagement)
- Maintains knowledge of, and complies with, all relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures and standards
- Actively participates in crafting and implementing improvements
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Current Critical Care experience
- ACLS through American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support Through Health Care Providers
- Degree in Nursing
- RN License
Preferred qualifications:
- Previous IR experience
- Moderate sedation experience
- Charge nurse experience
- BSN degree
EEO Statement
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
