RN Interventional Radiology

RN Interventional Radiology
Interventional Radiology

The RN Interventional Radiology will:

In accordance with professional nursing standards, skillfully oversees and administers total patient care based on individualized need of assigned patients in the Radiology department. Assists in facilitating continuity of care of all patients while in the department by responding to patients needs and to reported changes in status. Intervenes as necessary, utilizing appropriate nursing judgment and under physician direction as indicated. Responds to emergencies in department (e.g., allergic contrast agent reactions, vaso-vagal episodes, etc.). Provides follow-up nursing care and evaluation of patients on units after radiology interventions. Demonstrates working knowledge of cardiac and multisystem diseases with critical care knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care and intervention per individual patient acuity level. In addition, demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Requirements:

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in specialty preferred
• BLS certification required, as approved by the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification obtained during clinical orientation
• ECG course completed during clinical orientation
• Critical Care course completed during clinical orientation
• Procedural Sedation obtained during clinical orientation

PT Days, benefits eligible

Grade 126