What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) - Interventional Radiology position at St. Francis-Emory Healthcare?
Description
Join St. Francis–Emory Healthcare, a 376-bed community-connected hospital in Columbus, GA, that blends cutting-edge care with hometown purpose. As part of the ScionHealth network, St. Francis has been recognized and awarded multiple high-performing honors by U.S. News & World Report, and received multiple disease-specific certifications from the Joint Commission, and was a rated Top Large Hospital in Georgia. St. Francis also delivers advanced heart, orthopedic, and women’s care services. At St. Francis, you will experience a culture of excellence where your work directly shapes the health of our community.
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator and/or Nursing Unit Director, perform nursing patient care duties for the assigned unit or department. Plan, provide, and evaluate total nursing care in accordance with the established patient care philosophy. Facilitate individualized, goal-directed nursing care through use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. Relate effectively with other shifts for continuity of care, maintain satisfactory relations with other departments and nursing units; and participate in all phases of education.
Essential Functions
- Ability to wear lead aprons for extended periods of time, as required to minimize radiation exposure.
- Identifies existing and potential problems and seek or implement appropriate solutions.
- Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care. May administer medication. Documents patient care given.
- Provides nursing care through planning, organizing, and facilitating the nursing function for assigned patients.
- Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
- Monitors, documents, and communicates patient's status and reactions to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and families.
- Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient
Qualifications
Education
- Associate’s degree in nursing is required; bachelor’s degree in nursing is preferred
Experience
- Experience working across all radiology modalities, including experience in interventional radiology is required