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IR Nurse

Insight Global
locationWashington, DC, USA
PublishedPublished: 6/14/2022
Healthcare
Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description:

  • Provides pre-procedure patient education and instructions via telephone.

  • Conducts pre-procedure assessments, including IV access, allergy and lab result reviews, monitoring setup, and site preparation.

  • Monitors patient intra-procedure, assessing vital signs, comfort, emotional status, neuro status, and circulation per Radiology/Nursing policy; communicates changes to physician and implements appropriate care.

  • Administers and titrates medications, monitors effects, and responds to medication-induced changes using emergency drugs/equipment as needed.

  • Arranges post-procedure care, performs assessments, provides discharge instructions, and delivers concise reports to receiving departments.

  • Conducts daily equipment, drug, and quality assurance checks, reports failures, and ensures supply replacement per Radiology policy.

  • Participates in Performance Improvement, Research, and quality improvement initiatives, identifying cost reduction opportunities.

  • Supports unit and organizational goals, exemplifies SPIRIT values, and adheres to Patient Safety Standards.

  • Serves as a preceptor/mentor as needed and participates in educational programs.

Qualifications:

  • Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required.
  • Licenses and Certifications: License as a Registered Nurse in the District of Columbia required. BLS required. ACLS required within 6 months, and PALS certification preferred.
  • Experience: 1-2 Years experience required, preferable ICU, IR, ED, or PACU.
  • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of cardiac monitoring and arrhythmia recognition, invasive pressure monitoring, conscious sedation, emergency care, and comprehensive assessment skills, preferred.

Schedule:

  • Monday-Friday
  • Either 6:30am-5:00pm OR 7:00am-5:30pm
  • 4x10s
  • No weekends! Rotating on call schedule
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