Registered Nurse Interventional Radiology

Job description

Job Summary
Provides and directs individualized care to patients through the use of the nursing process. Schedules & coordinates Interventional Procedures according to the PMD' orders.
Essential Functions:
• Assists physician during procedures.
• Does patient assessment and monitoring for procedures and also for post-care.
• Provides post clinical patient reevaluations as per specific procedure.
• Coordinates with other members of the healthcare team, the delivery of care for assigned patients.
• Assist in scheduling Interventional Procedures.
• Assists Physician during procedure.
• Conducts patient education before test performs follow up when necessary.
• Provides post clinical patient reevaluations as per specific procedure.
• Inserts PICC lines and performs troubleshooting maintenance.
• Act as a resource person to other healthcare personnel on radiology patient care issue.

Other Duties
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.
Minimum Education/Certifications
Graduate of an accredited program in nursing.
Current Registered Nurse license to practice in the state of NJ.
Certifications required: BLS (American Heart Association)
Minimum Work Experience
One year Radiology experience preferred.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Must be willing to work holidays, weekends and provide additional coverage as needed