Job Description

Interventional Radiology Nurse at Parkridge Medical Center summary:

The Interventional Radiology Nurse at Parkridge Medical Center provides critical patient care in interventional radiology, nuclear medicine, and CT. This role requires expertise in hemodynamic monitoring, sedation, and administration of cardiac medications while ensuring patient safety and quality care. The nurse works in a team-oriented environment, facilitating communication and coordination among healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Description

Sign on bonus available for qualified RN candidates!

Introduction

Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for patients. At Parkridge Medical Center our nurses set us apart from any other healthcare provider. We are seeking a(an) Interventional Radiology Nurse to join our healthcare family.

This RN will rotate between IR, Nuclear Medicine, and help out in CT and Nuclear medicine as well. In IR you are responsible for hemodynamic monitoring and sedation. In nuclear medicine you are responsible for giving cardiac meds and helping the nuclear tech perform stress tests and other nuclear studies. The work schedule is Monday thru Friday 8am - 4pm with call. Call is typically every other weekend with 1-2 days throughout the week. 

Benefits

Parkridge Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

At Parkridge Medical Center, our nurses play a vital part. We know that every nurse’s path and purpose is unique. Do you want to create your own personal career path in nursing? HCA Healthcare is your career destination! Our scale makes it possible for nurses to create the career path that fits their life – for life – and empowers their passion for patient care. Apply today for our Interventional Radiology Nurse opportunity.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse performs direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act. The Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse is responsible for staffing and Imaging RN daily assignments. Utilizes therapeutic communication in daily practice. Maintains a safe therapeutic environment. Identifies nursing problems as they relate to the individual needs of the patient. Plans individualized patient care utilizing an interdisciplinary approach. Participates in performance improvement activities. Provides care and coordinates participation that fosters the goals of the hospital’s mission and vision statement.

When acting in an Interventional Radiology Nurse role, registered nurses are responsible for day-to-day activities to ensure the delivery of quality patient care in a diagnostic/therapeutic environment. Serve as role models and clinical resource for the staff. Respond in a timely manner to requests for information or follow-up with director/manager, physician, staff or patient issues. 

What you will do in this role: 

• Operates all department equipment safely and properly.
• Practices radiation safety to self, patient and co-workers.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform contrast media administration according to age/weight specific guidelines.
• Follows proper procedures for quality controls related to equipment and accessories.
• Demonstrates ability to set up sterile trays and maintain sterile field, according to hospital protocol
• Scrubs and assists interventional physician during interventional procedures.
• Circulate when not scrubbed in.
• Schedule outpatient procedures. Coordinates with OP scheduling department .
• Participates in the holiday and on call work schedule.
• Follows department protocols for communicating with patients, doctors and coworkers.
• Transportation of patients to and from the radiology dept safely.
• Demonstrates knowledge of drugs, their actions, side effects and contraindications for administration.
• Demonstrates proper documentation concerning patient’s history, including lab values prior to contrast administration.
• Exhibits the ability to start and maintain IV access.
• Accurately follows physician orders, documents completion of exam in Meditech, MacLab and OR module..
• Manages supplies in a cost-effective manner (e.g. supply scanning, crediting supplies not used, overuse of supplies, etc).
• Takes action that goes beyond job requirement to meet patient/customer/department needs

What qualifications you will need:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
• Registered Nurse
• Associate Degree
• 1-2 years of ICU, ER or surgery experience highly preferred.

Parkridge Medical Center is a 270+ bed hospital. We are near downtown Chattanooga. We feature comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and surgical services. These services include cardiovascular surgery and cancer treatment. These services include intensive care, orthopedic and spine surgery, and rehabilitation. The facility includes a state of the art neurosurgery program. Patients also have access to OB-GYN services. Patients have access to a level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. They also have access to (NICU) and behavioral health treatment centers for children and adults.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Interventional Radiology Nurse opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Keywords:

Interventional Radiology, Registered Nurse, Patient Care, Healthcare, Nuclear Medicine, Sedation, Hemodynamic Monitoring, Nursing Role, Clinical Support, Patient Safety

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Relocation bonus, Flexible hours, Weekend work, 2 days per week, 1 day per week, Monday to Friday,

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