Registered Nurse-Interventional Radiology (Full Time, Days)

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network in Sellersville, PA is seeking a Registered Nurse for Interventional Radiology.

This full-time daytime role delivers nursing care across the life span, performs pre‑admission assessment, patient education, and documentation for invasive, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The RN assists physicians during procedures, monitors patient status, administers IV medications, and documents assessments and post‑procedure orders.

Qualifications

• RN license in NJ or PA required for work location.
• Experience with Interventional Radiology procedures is preferred.
• ACLS and CPR certifications required; orientation provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-admission assessments and patient education for invasive procedures.
• Assess, monitor and document patient status during procedures and post-procedure orders.
• Assist physicians with procedures and manage IV medications and records.
• Maintain accurate controlled-substances records and coordinate patient care.

Skills

Nursing care

IV meds

ACLS

CPR

IR knowledge

Education

RN license (NJ/PA)

Tools

EMR/EHR

Job description

Registered Nurse-Interventional Radiology (Full Time, Days)### Registered Nurse-Interventional Radiology (Full Time, Days)Apply: Sellersville, PA - 700 Lawn Ave: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R143553### *St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission* *of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.*The Registered Nurse, Interventional Radiology delivers nursing care for patients across their life span, and through the nursing process, assesses, plans, implements, and documents the effects of care. Works cooperatively with ancillary, nursing and other patient-team personnel to maintain standards for professional nursing practice. These nursing functions of the RN are carried out according to the Pennsylvania Nurse Practice Act, hospital policy, the hospital Mission Statement, and the Philosophy of the Department of Nursing.**JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES****:*** Completes pre-admission consultations for invasive, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including assessing patient knowledge. Provides appropriate patient education and literature, obtains and documents pre-admission testing form patient for procedure* Assess and monitors patient procedures , documenting patient information in a clear and concise manner describing chronological sequence of events according to a accepted and policies and procedures* Responsible for record keeping of controlled substances during procedures and follows protocol regarding storage of such substances* Assist physicians with orders and physical assessment of patient and documents assessments* Responds appropriately to department emergency situations, delegating as needed* Provides report to receiving unit regarding pertinent patient information and post procedure orders* Documents all follow up phone calls to outpatients* Organizes, coordinates and prioritizes patient care consistently utilizing available resources* Functions as a professional role model and resource person providing guidance to co-workers**PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:**Sitting for a total of 2 hours per day, up to 1 hour increments. Standing for a total of 6 hours per day, up to 1 hour increments. Walking up to 4 hours per day at 10 minute intervals. Frequent fingering and grasping, continuous handling and frequent twisting and turning. Occasional lifting objects up to 50 pounds and rarely lifting up to 100 pounds. Occasionally pushing/pulling up to 400 pounds. Occasionally stooping/bending, crouching and kneeling. Rarely squatting, crawling and climbing and frequently reaching above shoulder level. Touching as it relates to feeling. Hearing as it relates to normal conversation, hi ad low frequencies. Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color, peripheral vision, depth perception and visual monotony.**EDUCATION:**Registered Nurse with license to practice in the State of New Jersey or Pennsylvania, depending on work location. .**TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:**Customized orientation to the department. Current CPR certification required by completion of orientation. Ability to monitor and administer IV medications. ACLS certification required by completion of orientation. Prior computer usage required.*Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!*