RN, Interventional Radiology-Lockport

Overview

RN, Interventional Radiology
- Lockport

• Full-Time, 40 hours
• Hours:
  
  Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm
• Location:
  
  Lockport

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance.
• Access to a mental health benefit at no cost.
• Employer provided life and disability insurance.
• $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year.
• Immediate 401(k) match.
• 40 hours paid volunteer time off.
• A culture committed to community engagement and social impact.
• Up to 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members once eligibility requirements are met.

The role of a procedure suite nurse in an interventional environment is unique and essential to the care of the patient and smooth operation of the office-based lab (OBL) environment. He/She demonstrates that unique and essential function through the framework of C.A.R.E values — compassion, accountability, respect and excellence — with patients, their family members, referring clinicians and the clinical and clerical teams.

The Procedure Suite Nurse is a role that supports Interventional Radiology, Cardiology, Vascular Surgery, and Pain Management workflows within the Procedure Suite.

• Attending/assisting in patient consultations under the guidance of the Interventional Radiologist.
• Act as the first point of contact for referrals and patients.
• Assisting with scheduling patients.
• Performing pre, intra, and post procedure patient evaluation, assessment and documentation.
• Make recommendations to the referring physician, patient, and patient’s family under the guidance of the Interventional Radiologist, Interventional Cardiologist, Vascular Surgeon, or Pain Management physician.
• Serve as a liaison between the patient, nursing staff, radiology staff, ancillary departments and referring physician.
• Perform daily duties and communicate patient progress to the medical staff.
• Orchestrate patient discharge and pharmacy calls; may assist by calling to set up appointments or arrange hospital tests or admissions.
• Complete paperwork including orders:
  Laboratory, Radiology, Pharmacy, etc.
• Use a team approach to develop and achieve daily, patient-centered individualized care goals.
• Escort patients to and from exam rooms and readies them for procedure; take vital signs, record medical history/symptoms, ensure medical chart/lab test results are available and complete.
• Assist Interventional team with procedures and assist team with cleaning and turnover of the rooms. Stock procedure and patient examination rooms; cleans and arrange sterilization of instruments for procedures; assist with inventory of medical supplies.
• Assist in maintaining crash cart.
• Check and restock medication as necessary.
• Report all test results to the patient as directed by the Interventionalist.
• Perform OSHA controls as required. Assist in tracking controlled substances in the department.
• Must be able to get along with others, be a team player, accept constructive criticism from your supervisor and be able to follow work rules.
• Serve as a mentor for team members and as a preceptor for new team members.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and quality improvement; participate in innovation projects and the quality improvement process.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. Organizational skills are essential to prioritize daily work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
• Basic EKG interpretation.
• Excellent IV skills.
• Assist in setting up and maintaining sterile technique/environment.
• Administer conscious sedation under direct supervision of Interventionalist.
• Analytic ability (conceptual and quantitative).
• Oral, listening and written communication skills.
• Strong human relation skills to interact effectively and collaborate with others in difficult situations.
• Use of computer systems to enter retrieve data.

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program.
• Licensed to practice nursing in Illinois.
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation recognition (BLS).
• ACLS certification preferred.

• At least 1 year nursing experience in the following areas:
  Procedure care, Interventional Radiology, Interventional Cardiology, or Vascular Surgery.

The compensation for this role includes a base pay range of $30.25-$45.38, with the actual pay determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. Additional compensation may be available through shift differentials, bonuses, and other incentives. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.