Interventional Radiology and IV Therapy Registered-Nurse FT

Responsibilities

• Procedural Nurse for Interventional Radiology
• Assesses assigned patients and evaluates plans to include documentation of nursing care, and reports symptoms and changes in patients’ condition and vital signs.
• Modifies patient treatment plans as indicated by patients’ responses, conditions and physician orders.
• Prepares patients for, and assists with examinations, procedures, and treatments.
• Performs appropriate patient tests and safely administers medications within the scope of practice.
• Administers and maintains accurate records related to medications and treatments as per regulatory bodies, policies, procedures and physician orders.
• Uses available resources to assist in discharge planning.
• Plans, prioritizes, and adjusts assignments to accomplish goals and render superior patient care; seeks assistance when needed.
• Safely operates medical equipment. Serves as a preceptor and assists new staff in the provision of care in order to help them acclimate to the healthcare environment, and a direct patient care role.
• Adheres to hospitals and unit-level policies and procedures
• Moderate Sedation Administration
• IV Team
• Utilizes critical judgment to analyze patient assessment and administers medications on all patients, including the critically ill patient and reports abnormal information to the physician in a timely manner.
• Critical thinking skills

Experience

• Critical Care
• ICU
• Emergency Room

Qualifications

• Active Florida RN license required.
• BLS and ACLS certification required.
• BSN preferred.
• Must pass in-house RN test.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.