IR RN

Virtual Screen process, must have Interventional Radiology RN Skills Checklist included in submission packetIR

List CInterventional Radiology Registered NurseCampus: Jeanes CampusUnit: Interventional Radiology,

Patient Care CenterSpecialty: Interventional

Radiology / Special

ProceduresCost Center: 2725100EHR: EpicUnit Size: 0 to 5 procedural or recovery spacesNurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:3Scrub Color: Hospital-issued light bluePatient Population: Adult and geriatricPatient Setting: Approximately 40% inpatient and 60% ambulatory/outpatientCall Required: Yes, including weekday, weekend, and holiday coveragePosition SummaryThe Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse provides care to adult and geriatric patients before, during, and after interventional radiology procedures. Responsibilities include patient preparation, procedural circulation, moderate sedation, intra-procedural monitoring, and post-procedure recovery.The RN is expected to follow Universal Protocol requirements and assess patients during recovery using the Aldrete scoring system. This role requires strong clinical judgment, procedural nursing experience, and the ability to respond promptly to changes in a patient s condition.Common Procedures and TreatmentsThe Interventional Radiology RN supports a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including: Peripheral vascular procedures Genitourinary and renal procedures Gastrointestinal procedures Pulmonary procedures Image-guided biopsies Management of bleeding-related procedures Vascular device implantation Ultrasound-guided procedures CT-guided procedures Moderate sedation Pre-procedure preparation and post-procedure recoveryClinical Skills and ResponsibilitiesThe RN should have experience with or be comfortable performing the following: Circulating during interventional procedures Preparing patients for procedures Providing post-procedure monitoring and recovery Administering and monitoring moderate sedation Performing cardiac and telemetry monitoring Recognizing and responding to cardiac rhythm changes Assisting with cardioversion and defibrillation Administering blood and blood products Setting up and caring for chest tubes Completing Universal Protocol and procedural safety requirements Assessing recovery readiness using the Aldrete scoring systemLine, Drain, and Device ManagementExperience accessing, monitoring, or caring for the following is preferred: Procedural and surgical drains Feeding tubes Fistulas PICC lines Central lines Port-a-Cath and implanted vascular access devices Triple-lumen cathetersAdditional Patient Care ExperienceExperience supporting patients in the following areas may be beneficial: General medical-surgical care Hematology and oncology Bone marrow transplant Long-term acute care Long-term skilled nursing careCall RequirementsCall participation is required and includes: Weekday call Weekend call Holiday callCandidates must be able to meet the department s call-response expectations and report to the Jeanes Campus within the required timeframe when scheduled for call.Unit SupportThe unit does not routinely use ancillary staff. The RN is expected to independently manage assigned patients while collaborating closely with interventional radiologists, technologists, and other members of the procedural care team. RatePlan:Clinical

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