Registered Nurse - Specialty Procedure II - Interventional Radiology / Catheterization Laboratory
Core
Manages and directs nursing care activities in cath lab and interventional radiology, performing comprehensive assessments, implementing interventions, and assisting physicians with procedures.
Role type
Registered Nurse (RN) - Specialty Procedure II
Builds
Patient care plans and safe clinical outcomes in catheterization and interventional radiology settings
Domain
Healthcare / Interventional Radiology / Catheterization Laboratory
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Comprehensive patient assessment, nursing care planning, medication administration, blood-drawing, procedure assistance, infection control, pain management, restraint care, age-appropriate care
Preferred skills
Committee membership, staff meeting participation, quality improvement initiatives, research activities
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive nursing assessments upon admission or transfer, formulate and coordinate individualized care plans, document nursing interventions and patient education, recognize changes in patient condition and notify physicians, practice safety and infection control protocols, provide specialized care for high-risk patients including restraint and abuse assessment
Seniority
Staff level, hands-on clinical practitioner