at University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Job Description
Position Title
Interventional Radiology Nurse II
Bell Hospital
Position Summary / Career Interest:The Interventional Radiology Nurse provides professional nursing care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation for the comfort and well-being of patients. Carries out a plan of care specific to unit competencies for the target patient population. Coordinates care delivery through collaboration with all health care team providers to ensure safe, effective and quality patient care. We are looking for nurses who pride themselves on providing exceptional patient care, autonomous practice and teamwork. We are seeking nurses who are energized and eager to work with cutting edge technologies and procedures. To be successful in this role you will need to be confident, independent, and a team oriented nurse. Our IR team is one of the largest in the country and sees more than 65 patients a day of all ages, which puts us in the top 1 percent of all academic hospitals. We provide treatments not available anywhere else in the region. Our highly skilled team works with advanced imaging technologies to target and treat complex conditions and perform minimally invasive procedures.
Responsibilities:
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.
*Note: 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.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Required:
Associate' Degree in Nursing
Perioperative & Procedures - For ADN prepared nurses hired after February 24, 2017; must complete BSN degree by the fifth anniversary of employment as an RN with UKHA
Kansas Registered Nurse license
BLS certification or obtain within 14 days of hire.
LRN - RN Licensed Registered Nurse - State Nursing Board
2 years' experience as a clinical nurse
ACLS and PALS certification required within one year of hire
Preferred:
CCRN, CEN, CRN, TNCC certifications
Time Type:Full time
Job Requisition ID:R-28608
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