Registered Nurse (RN) - Interventional Radiology

The University of Kansas Hospital; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Employee assistance program

Retirement plan

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System Kansas City is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for Interventional Radiology. Under supervision of the Imaging Operations Manager, you will perform nursing duties, collect data, obtain informed consent, and assist with interventions and sedation in the imaging center.

Responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessments, delegation, critical thinking, timely care, documentation, adherence to policies, patient and family education, and participation in

Qualifications

• High School Graduate.
• Associate Degree in Nursing required.
• ADN-hired perioperative procedures: BSN must be completed within 5 years.
• Minimum of 2 years as a clinical nurse.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive patient assessment specific to clinical area/unit.
• Delegate tasks appropriately within scope of practice to ancillary personnel and perform follow up.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and time management in patient care; respond to emergencies.
• Document all aspects of care thoroughly per hospital policy.
• Follow policies to provide safe patient care, including med administration and handoffs.
• Integrate patient and family teaching to identify outcomes and goals.
• Participate in department quality improvement efforts.
• Assist physician with interventions and sedation and monitor recovery per policy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Time management

Education

High School Graduate

Associate Degree Nursing

Perioperative & Procedures - ADN hires must complete BSN by fifth anniversary

2+ years clinical nursing experience

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Interventional Radiology

Our nurses are leaders and decision makers, working closely with physicians to provide the best care and most advanced treatments. On our team, you’ll work in an environment of respect and professionalism, and you’ll have the support to advance your nursing career in the direction you choose. Find out more about the wide variety of opportunities for nurses at The University of Kansas Health System.

Responsibilities

Job Summary

Job ID: R-20167 Work Shift: Days - Full Time

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Under the supervision of the Imaging Operations Manager and the clinical direction of the radiologist, independently performs nursing duties; collects initial and on-going data about the health status of the patient; obtains and verifies all required information; initiates informed consent and communicates to other pertinent individuals; evaluates and documents patient response to intervention /therapy based upon expected outcomes; creates individualized plan of care for patients in the imaging center; carries out and assists physician with interventions (sedation, biopsies, etc.); prepares and administers medications; performs record keeping and documentation; and serves as the primary liaison between patients and radiologists and other members of the support team.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Complete comprehensive patient assessment specific to clinical area/unit.
• Delegates tasks appropriately within scope of practice to ancillary personnel andperforms the necessary follow up.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and time management in patient care. Responds appropriately to emergencies.
• Demonstrates good time management and prioritization skills.
• Documents all aspects of care thoroughly per hospital policy.
• Follows organizational policies in providing safe patient care at all times (med admin, handoffs, etc.).
• Integrates patient and family teaching in daily routine in identification of expected outcomes and goals.
• Participates in department quality improvement efforts.
• Under the direction of a physician, performs moderate and deep sedation on patients and conducts appropriate monitoring, assessments, interventions, and documentation as required by policy. Ensures appropriate recovery of all patients per hospital policy.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate
• Associate Degree Nursing
• Perioperative & Procedures - For ADN prepared nurses hired after 2/24/2017; must complete BSN degree by the fifth anniversary of employment as an RN with UKHA
• 2 or more years experience as a clinical nurse

Required Licensure and Certification

• Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) (Non-Clinical) - American Heart Association (AHA) or obtained within 14 days
• Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing Kansas Registered Nurse
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 1 Year
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA) within 1 Year

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Acute/Critical Care Nursing (Adult) (CCRN) - American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Certification Corporation (AACN)
• CEN, CRN
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.

The main reason I love coming to work is because of the amazing team. We promote a nursing culture that encourages kindness and teamwork, and I absolutely love that about our hospital. – Riley Ferree, RN

Our robust medical, dental and vision package allows you to choose options that are best for your family. We offer life, disability, and accident insurance plus voluntary offerings such as critical illness insurance and identity theft protection.

Giving back

In addition to the quality healthcare we provide, we have opportunities to serve externally in our community in activities throughout the year.

Team-based culture

At the health system, we are a team. If you are highly skilled and motivated but don’t want to work in an “everyone for themselves” culture like many academic institutions have, this is your place.

Support and Resources

We have a comprehensive wellness program with resources to support your physical, mental, and emotional health. Our new Employee Assistance Program (EAP) includes free counseling sessions and legal advice options.

Tuition Reimbursement

We offer tuition reimbursement for formal education credits.

401(a)

We offer a retirement savings plan with an employer contribute.

Success Profile

What makes a successful Nurse at The University of Kansas Health System? Review the traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right combination.

• Acccountable to Team
• Takes Initiative
• Possesses Integrity
• Desire to Grow & Develop

Our Culture

• Work with a team that supports you, in a place where you will feel you belong and will make a difference. We empower staff to put the patient first in all things – even beyond clinical care. We value people.
• Driven to serve: Every employee makes an impact, regardless of your role – no matter if you’re in scheduling, facilities or clinical staff. We know that each step of the process ultimately impacts the patient.
• Our leadership is approachable, open-minded, and adaptable to challenges in healthcare.
• We demonstrate values proudly and consistently. Values such as diversity and inclusion are important to our staff; there is a desire to see this reflected by the health system internally and externally.
• Even though we are a large organization, our employees feel the health system’s resources, culture and commitment to quality allow them to provide exceptional care for patients.
• Our health system welcomes patients and cases that other hospitals cannot. This represents our commitment to care and our passion to challenge ourselves and be the best.
• We are a true healthcare leader in the region, rooted in experience and excellence.
• We offer unique opportunities for professional development, as well as convenient pathways for onsite continuing education among healthcare professionals and staff – from GED to CEUs.
• We make a difference in our communities by improving the health and lives of our patients.
• We also support our communities through Health System Employees Reaching Out events.