Geisinger·Scranton, Pennsylvania
Provide primary nursing support and patient education within the Interventional Radiology department to assist in diagnosis and treatment. Responsibilities include triaging patients, preparing procedure rooms, and administering medications and IVs.
Provides primary nursing support to the physician and patient to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient's condition. Provides patient education, promotes an understanding of the condition and adheres with the treatment plan. The Registered Clinic Nurse, functions in the spirit of teamwork, is accountable for the delivery of care utilizing skills learned in the clinic. Assists other team members on the unit. Triages patient sick calls to facilitate appropriate treatment plan with providers. Obtains and documents patient medical history, chief complaint, vital signs, and provides basic medical data base for provider, and prepares patient for examinations. Oversees chart checks insuring that all patient completed testing is available for provider visit. Assists providers in procedures as directed by provider to facilitate accurate diagnosis and treatment. Collects and prepares laboratory specimens and completes associated paperwork to expedites laboratory studies with maximum accuracy and efficiency. Executes and documents ongoing patient communication. Provides instruction to ensure patient's understanding of medical condition and compliance with treatment instructions. Inserts, monitors, regulates and discontinues IV's as required by provider. Administers medications, IV push medications, and topical medications. Routinely inspects and observes condition and operations of diagnostic equipment and instrumentation to ensure proper operation and identify need for preventative and corrective maintenance. May clean, sterilize and prepare instruments, according to established protocols, to ensure required level of aseposis and adequate availability. Cleans and sets up procedure rooms between cases, ensures required level of aseposis, availability of appropriate instruments and equipment, and preparation of patient. Educate patients on all aspects of medication and treatments as appropriate. Assists in all aspects of day to day clinic activity. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Requires a Registered Nurse license in Pennsylvania and at least one year of acute care RN experience. BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications are preferred at hire and required thereafter.
Market context
Pennsylvania nursing roles are typically in steady demand across hospitals, outpatient settings, and long-term care, especially for RNs with current state licensure and BLS certification. These positions are competitive because employers often prefer candidates with a BSN and recent medical-surgical experience, and this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, confirm your Pennsylvania RN license, BLS status, and whether your experience matches the unit’s preferred background.
