Registered Nurse - Procedural Nurse

Overview

Provides and directs individualized care to patients through the use of the nursing process. Schedules & coordinates Interventional Procedures according to the PMD's orders.

• Assists physician during procedures.
• Performs patient assessment and monitoring for pre-procedure with documentation.
• Performs patient assessment intra-procedure. Assists physician during the procedure.
• Provides post-clinical patient care and reevaluations as per specific procedure, including documentation and discharge instructions.
• Coordinates with other members of the healthcare team in the delivery of care for assigned patients.
• Assists in scheduling Interventional Procedures.
• Conducts patient education before test and performs follow-up when necessary.
• Provides post-clinical patient reevaluations as per specific procedure.
• Acts as a resource person to other healthcare personnel on radiology patient care issues.
• Floats to other procedural areas in the hospital, including Interventional Radiology, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Same Day Surgery, and/or Endoscopy.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Graduate of an accredited program in nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse license to practice in the state of NJ.
• Certifications required: BLS (American Heart Association).

One year Radiology experience preferred.

Must be willing to work holidays, weekends and provide additional coverage as needed.