Registered Nurse - Interventional Radiology job in Lexington, KY

Company: Gifted Healthcare
Location: Lexington
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

Interventional Radiology (IR) Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Job
As an Interventional Radiology RN, you will have the privilege of providing direct nursing care and preparing the patients we serve for procedures.
Interventional Radiology/IR RN Responsibilities:

• The Interventional Radiology RN is involved with the assessment, planning, and care of patients who undergo diagnostic, interventional, and therapeutic procedures
  
• Interventional Radiology RNs complete comprehensive patient assessment specific to clinical area/unit
  
• Documentation of all aspects of care thoroughly based on the policy of the hospital is required by the Interventional Radiology RN
  
• Delegates tasks appropriately within scope of practice and performs necessary follow up
  
• Demonstrates excellent critical thinking skills. Interventional Radiology Registered Nurses respond appropriately to emergencies
  
• The Interventional Radiology Nurse has good time management and prioritization skills
  
• Interventional Radiology RNs participate in department quality improvement efforts
  
• Under the direction of a physician, Interventional Radiology Registered Nurses performs moderate and deep sedation on patients and conducts appropriate monitoring, assessments, interventions, and documentation as required by the hospital
  
• The IR Nurse prepares the patient for procedure by providing ongoing education to the patient and to the family members

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