RN - RADIOLOGY

DUTIES:
Responsible for the oversight of ECG monitored stress tests under the supervision and guidance of a physician
Assessment of the patient including: obtaining medical history, current medications, and assess health status of patient before and after stress test
Performs patient assessment and monitoring for procedures and post-careAssists in conducting post-procedure patient educationOrganizes and coordinates scheduling, evaluation and pre-procedure testingCommunicates with referring healthcare providersAssists physician during proceduresAssists in arranging post-procedure follow-up with patientsIdentifies early signs of deterioration and responds to emergency situations. Demonstrates proficiency in performing life saving measures according to adult resuscitation protocols.Ensures proper discharge instructions and medication reconciliation including follow-up referralInitiate and implement applicable core measures and protocols.Adheres to infection prevention protocols including CLABSI and CAUTI.Adheres HIPPA rules and regulations and current patient safety standards.Assists with bedside interventional proceduresPerforms other duties as assigned within the scope of practice.
EDUCATION + EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing.BSN PreferredNJ RN licenseTwo (2) years of critical care experience in a setting such as ICU, ED, PACU required only if no previous experience in Interventional Radiology (IR) within the past five (5) years.IV Certification required.Must be able to scrub and circulate in IR procedure area.Excellent verbal communication, interpersonal and demonstrated writing skills.