What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interventional Radiology and IV Therapy Registered-Nurse FT position at Larkin Community Hospital?
Responsibilities:
- Procedural Nurse for Interventional Radiology
- Assesses assigned patients and evaluates plans to include documentation of nursing care, and reports symptoms and changes in patients’ condition and vital signs.
- Modifies patient treatment plans as indicated by patients’ responses, conditions and physician orders.
- Prepares patients for, and assists with examinations, procedures, and treatments.
- Performs appropriate patient tests and safely administers medications within the scope of practice.
- Administers and maintains accurate records related to medications and treatments as per regulatory bodies, policies, procedures and physician orders.
- Uses available resources to assist in discharge planning.
- Plans, prioritizes, and adjusts assignments to accomplish goals and render superior patient care; seeks assistance when needed.
- Safely operates medical equipment. Serves as a preceptor and assists new staff in the provision of care in order to help them acclimate to the healthcare environment, and a direct patient care role.
- Adheres to hospitals and unit-level policies and procedures
- Moderate Sedation Administration
- IV Team
- Utilizes critical judgment to analyze patient assessment and administers medications on all patients, including the critically ill patient and reports abnormal information to the physician in a timely manner.
- Critical thinking skills
Experience:
- Critical Care
- ICU
- Emergency Room
Qualifications:
- Active Florida RN license required.
- BLS and ACLS certification required.
- BSN preferred.
- Must pass in-house RN test.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.