Staff RN - Interventional Radiology Ancillary FT Days

The Staff RN uses the nursing process to deliver nursing care to a given patient care population as it relates to the care setting. Nursing care is based on the interpretation and execution of the medical and nursing plan of treatment utilizing established procedures standards and protocols of individuals within the assigned work shift. The Staff RN provides nursing care to the population served in the unit.

Core Competencies

Adheres to infection prevention guidelines

Adheres to policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal care
Assesses patient history, physiological, and psychosocial status
Communicates with the patient, family, medical staff and others during the continuum of care
Complies with Joint Commission’s national patient safety goals
Complies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goals
Interprets common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting process
Maintains regulatory compliance consistent with quality standards and ethical obligations of the profession
Participates in activities in alignment with the Magnet Model
Participates in organizational activities
Participates in Peer Review
Participates in professional development activities
Performs as a preceptor in an active and engaged manner
Provides age-specific individualized care that supports protection from harm and complies with patient safety centered interventions/bundles
Provides patient and family education throughout the care of patient
Uses critical thinking to formulate and carry out a care plan according to patient needs
Utilizes resources in an economical manner
Utilizes safe administration of medications

• Utilizes Safe Patient Handling

Department Specific Competencies

Assists the Radiologists with special tests and procedures per guidelines and policy.

Follows moderate sedation guidelines and monitoring per policy.
Follows blood product transfusion guidelines and monitoring per policy.

• Follows guidelines and policy for contrast screening and reaction management.

Education

Degree

Program

College Diploma

Nursing

Experience

Number of Years Experience

Type of Experience

1

Emergency Department or Critical Care experience

License / Certification Requirements

Registered Nurse License

BCLS or ACLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification.

Compensation Range:
$55.29- $74.66 / hour