Registered Nurse (RN) Interventional Radiology
Company: MEDSTAR HEALTH
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 2, 2025
Job Description:
General Summary of PositionResponsible for patient assessment,
pre and intra procedural care of patients undergoing invasive
procedures or sedation in the Department of Radiology. This is
accomplished according to an established plan of care, under the
direction of the Director of Operations and Radiology Nurse
Coordinator in charge of Nursing who is a licensed Registered
Nurse. These functions are performed in accordance with all
applicable laws and regulations and MedStar Georgetown University
Hospital's philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides pre-procedure telephone instruction and education to
patients relating to their procedure.
- Performs pre-procedure assessment, appropriate documentation of
assessment, pre-procedure preparation of the patient, which
includes intravenous access, review of allergies and laboratory
results, application of monitoring equipment, and site preparation
as indicated.
- Monitoring is performed intra-procedure according to
Radiology/Nursing policy to assess vital signs, pallor,
responsiveness, level of comfort, emotional status; Neuro status
and circulation are assessed according to Radiology policy and as
indicated by the procedure; provides patient care utilizing the
nursing process; information related to changes in patient's
condition is relayed accurately and efficiently to the physician.
Appropriate care and treatment are implemented; acts as a patient
advocate; follows universal precautions.
- Administers and titrating medications appropriately and in the
correct increment dosages, knowing the pharmacological effects and
side effects of the medications being administered. Assesses and
documents the patient's response to medications administered.
Institutes appropriate treatment to medication induced changes in
the patient's condition. Administers emergency drugs and utilizes
emergency equipment knowledgeably and appropriately.
- Post-procedure care is arranged prior to procedure date unless
the case is an add-on. Performs and documents an appropriate and
complete post-procedure assessment. Gives a complete and concise
report to the department receiving the patient post procedure.
Discharge instructions and patient/family education are provided
according to Radiology policy.
- Performs daily equipment, drug and quality assurance checks as
required by Radiology policy. Documentation is performed
accordingly. Reports equipment failures and assures repairs are
performed; Arranges for replacement of expired or used
supplies.
- Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation
of Performance Improvement and Research activities.
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives. Recognizes
cost reduction opportunities.
- Supports unit and organization's goals.
- Exemplifies SPIRIT values, actively participates in Patient
Safety Standards and tasks.
- Serves as a preceptor or mentor as unit needs delegate.
- Participates in educational programs.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate
to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general
description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this
classification and is not to be considered as all-inclusive.
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Minimum Qualifications Education
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited School of Nursing.
required
Experience
- 1-2 years experience preferable ICU, IR, ED, or PACU
required
Licenses and Certifications
- RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State
Licensure in the District of Columbia required
- CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP)
for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association
(AHA) or American Red Cross
within 90 Days required
- Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department
or business unit.
- Health Services\ACLS within 180 Days required
- Health Services\PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of cardiac monitoring and arrhythmia recognition,
invasive pressure monitoring, conscious sedation, emergency care,
and comprehensive assessment skills, preferred.
This position has a hiring range of $34.98 - $62.52
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Keywords: MEDSTAR HEALTH, Washington DC , Registered Nurse (RN) Interventional Radiology, Healthcare , Washington, DC
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