PRN Registered Nurse (RN)- Interventional Radiology

Wellstar Health System; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

A health system in Georgia is seeking a PRN Registered Nurse for the Interventional Radiology department. The role involves providing high-quality patient care, performing clinical procedures, and educating patients and families. Candidates must have RN licensure, ACLS, and BLS certifications along with ICU/CCU/ER and Interventional Radiology experience. The position requires flexibility in hours and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required.
• ICU, CCU, ER experience required.
• English proficiency and strong communication skills required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and respond to emergencies calmly.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical procedures requiring independent judgment.
• Provide pre- and post-procedure care for patients.
• Educate patients and families about post-procedure care.
• Complete paperwork and chart reviews; perform QA/QC functions as needed.
• Assist in other Medical Imaging areas and ensure current BLS and ACLS certifications.

Skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Customer service

Emergency response

Technology proficiency

Time management

Education

Accredited Nursing Program or Bachelor's in Nursing

Bachelor's in Nursing

Job description

PRN Registered Nurse (RN) - Interventional Radiology

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Overview

Work in Interventional Radiology with a focus on patient care, safety, and collaboration within the Wellstar Health System. This PRN (as needed) RN role requires independent judgment and the ability to manage diverse clinical tasks in a dynamic environment. Shift: Day (United States of America).

Responsibilities

• Functions under the direction of the Site Manager.
• Perform a wide variety of clinical procedures requiring independent judgment and initiative in the use of equipment for diagnosis or treatment.
• Implement the nursing process based on expanded knowledge and experience.
• Provide patient care with consideration of age-specific needs and psychosocial and educational considerations for patients and families.
• Independently perform job functions.

Clinical Skills

• Complete V-ARU competencies.
• Provide pre- and post-procedure care for invasive, interventional, and surgical procedures.
• Apply critical thinking and care in complex patient situations.
• Prepare and may administer contrast; understand dosing based on patient weight and physician orders.
• Administer conscious sedation per policy; prepare patient for procedures.
• Demonstrate sterile technique and IV administration competence.
• Prepare trays and catheters for procedures.

Job Responsibilities

• Be flexible with hours to meet department needs; work scheduled and on-call hours as necessary.
• Communicate effectively, maintain privacy and comfort for patients, and transport patients as needed.
• Maintain departmental records in line with Joint Commission standards and regulatory requirements.
• Complete necessary paperwork and chart reviews; perform QA/QC functions as needed.
• Assist in other Medical Imaging areas and system-wide as needed; ensure current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Understand Scope of Service for Vascular Institute, VARU, and Medical Imaging; participate in inservice/training as appropriate.
• Review cases with physicians; coordinate daily patient schedules; monitor crash carts in assigned areas.
• Meet service and customer guidelines; support total patient care from arrival to imaging results.

Quality and Patient Safety

• Verify patient ID using two identifiers; check chart for similar names; verify orders and seek clarification when unclear.
• Follow preprocedural verification/time-out forms when appropriate; comply with site-side marking.

Patient Education

• Educate patient, family, and support systems; provide post-procedure home care instructions as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with Wellstar policies and code of conduct.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Accredited Nursing Program or Bachelor's in Nursing (preferred).
• Licenses & Certifications: RN (single-state) or RN-Compact; BLS (and instructor if applicable); ACLS (and instructor if applicable). All certifications required upon hire unless stated otherwise.
• Experience: ICU/CCU/ER required; Interventional Radiology experience required; Cardiac cath lab experience preferred.
• Skills: English proficiency; strong clinical and critical thinking skills; excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and customer service abilities; ability to work in a fast-paced environment and respond to emergencies calmly; proficient in technology and time management.

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