Overview

Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse

Full Time, 80 Hours per pay period, Day Shift

Parkwest Overview:

Parkwest is West Knoxville’s premier medical facility and a top performing heart hospital. In addition to providing the area’s leading cardiac services, Parkwest has been nationally recognized for award-winning care throughout our facility. For 2020-21 Parkwest received recognition from U.S. News & World Report (https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/tn/parkwest-medical-center-6520530) as one of the “Top 10” hospitals in Tennessee.

Position Summary:

Provides nursing services to Interventional Radiology (IVR) Lab patients in accordance with established nursing standards and practices; sets-up hemodynamic transducers and electrical amplifiers; records and obtains hemodynamic and angiographic data; assesses patient during invasive interventional and delivers therapy/moderate (conscious) sedation as required. Coordinates patient care with other health care professionals.

Recruiter: Angelica Adams || aadams16@covhlth.com || 865-374-5405

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient and equipment for catheterization procedures by preparing site of entry, draping patient, arranging sterilized instruments and catheters, and calibrating and setting-up pressure transducers and tubing.

• Obtains and records hemodynamic and angiographic data by operating hemodynamic, electrical amplifiers, digital line and fluoroscopic equipment.

• Attends to patient needs during IVR/ radiological procedures and/or studies as required.

• Develops and contributes to a plan of nursing care for the patient.

• Administers intravenous and oral medications to patients.

• Assists in the collection of arterial and venous blood samples and respiratory gases.

• Precepts/trains new employees/students in the techniques of IVR/radiological procedures.

• Monitors patient’s vital signs during and after IVR/radiology procedures

• Participates in life-saving measures such as defibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

• Completes nursing history if appropriate.

• Assesses learning needs of patient and family, develops and initiates teaching plan.

• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members.

• Clinical expertise and knowledge of unit are such that complex physician issues are resolved without oversight or supervision.

• Maintains confidentiality of all patient records, reports and files.

• Responds appropriately and timely to patients, physicians and other customers needs.

• Provides 6 credit hours of in-service per year.

• Member of established active hospital or department committee or subcommittee with 75% participation in meetings.

• Functions as a role model to peers by cross-training to other departments, and serving as a resource person.

• Completes department specific checklist and any additional requirements as needed.

• Performs a variety of special projects and assignments relating to primary responsibility.

• Demonstrates competence in performing critical skills to include appropriate delivery of care according to the age specific needs of the entire life span.

• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education :

None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.

Minimum Experience:

Minimum of six (6) years of professional nursing experience and/or at least three (3) years of professional IVR/Cath Lab experience, plus at least two (2) years of Critical Care experience in arrhythmia and hemodynamic monitoring of patients in an acute-care setting; knowledge of electronic monitoring devices.

Licensure Requirement:

Must have and maintain Tennessee State RN licensure. CPR required.

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Job Title INTVIONAL RADIOLOGY RN II

ID 3993034

Facility Parkwest Medical Center

Department Name DSA SPECL PROCEDURES