RN Interventional Radiology

Overview

The Radiology Nurse demonstrates excellent customer service performance in that his/her attitude and actions are at all times consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission and Values of Covenant HealthCare and the commitment to Extraordinary Care for Every Generation. The Interventional Radiology RN also known as a Special Procedures RN involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to implement a care plan for patients pre/intra/post interventional radiology procedures and assist Radiologists and other physicians with other radiology modalities as required.

Radiology modalities include, but are not limited to interventional radiology procedures, vascular procedures, neuroendovascular procedures, computerized tomography, ultrasound, diagnostic imaging, nuclear medicine.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Models Covenant’s Mission, Vision and Values of keeping our commitment to Extraordinary Care for Every Generation.
• Provide direct patient care for all age groups (neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric).
• Cover all areas of Radiology, including clinics and future radiology areas.
• Develop and implement plan of care for patients and involving all care team members.
• Perform patient assessments and initiate appropriate nursing interventions.
• Administer procedural sedation.
• Monitor patient and document procedure logs.
• Assist physicians in all interventional procedures.
• Maintain flexibility of assignments within the department and assist other departments as needed.
• Demonstrate radiation safety.
• Demonstrate sterile technique maintain a safe and clean environment for infection control.
• Maintain professional competence, knowledge and skills necessary for satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.
• Preserves patients' privacy and maintains confidentiality of patients' information. Ensures that services are provided in accordance with state and Federal regulations, organizational policy, and accreditation / compliance requirements.
• Anticipates customer needs and provides services to all customers, including patients, physicians, hospital departments, and staff. Coordinates requests for services, information, records, and data on a timely basis.
• Ensures that patients, their families, visitors, and employees are treated with kindness and respect.
• Demonstrates teamwork and integrity in all work-related activities.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships within the organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Experience Required

• Graduate from an accredited school in the science of nursing with a current Michigan License.
• BLS
• ACLS within 3 months of hire
• 2 years of clinical nursing experience Preferred
• PALS
• 1 year of critical care experience
• 1 year of similar experience (IR, CCL, Hybrid) Skills
• Prior knowledge of radiation safety.
• Demonstrate ability to problem solve and prioritize patient needs independently, efficiently, and effectively.
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills and a proven ability to work effectively with a diverse audience.
• Computer skills.
• Demonstrate ability to remain calm and focused during high volume, stress and crisis situations.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Working Conditions/Physical Demands
• Ability to wear lead and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to carry a pager and respond to emergent procedures within 30 minutes.
• Occasional heavy lifting. Why Work at Covenant HealthCare At Covenant HealthCare, we are united by a shared mission of providing Extraordinary Care for Every Generation. We foster a culture built on teamwork, excellence, accountability, respect, customer service, and enthusiasm, where every employee plays an important role in delivering patient-centered care and making a difference in our community. Our benefits include:
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plans with employer match
• Paid time off to support work-life balance
• Employee wellness programs and mental health support
• Tuition reimbursement, university discounts, and professional development opportunities How to Apply Submit your resume and any required documents with your application. A resume is required. Applicants will receive confirmation that their application has been received. Candidate updates will be provided via email, text message, or phone call.

Responsibilities

• Models Covenant’s Mission, Vision and Values of keeping our commitment to Extraordinary Care for Every Generation.
• Provide direct patient care for all age groups (neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric).
• Cover all areas of Radiology, including clinics and future radiology areas.
• Develop and implement plan of care for patients and involving all care team members.
• Perform patient assessments and initiate appropriate nursing interventions.
• Administer procedural sedation.
• Monitor patient and document procedure logs.
• Assist physicians in all interventional procedures.
• Maintain flexibility of assignments within the department and assist other departments as needed.
• Demonstrate radiation safety.
• Demonstrate sterile technique maintain a safe and clean environment for infection control.
• Maintain professional competence, knowledge and skills necessary for satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.
• Preserves patients' privacy and maintains confidentiality of patients' information. Ensures that services are provided in accordance with state and Federal regulations, organizational policy, and accreditation / compliance requirements.
• Anticipates customer needs and provides services to all customers, including patients, physicians, hospital departments, and staff. Coordinates requests for services, information, records, and data on a timely basis.
• Ensures that patients, their families, visitors, and employees are treated with kindness and respect.
• Demonstrates teamwork and integrity in all work-related activities.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships within the organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Education/Experience Required
• Graduate from an accredited school in the science of nursing with a current Michigan License.
• BLS
• ACLS within 3 months of hire
• 2 years of clinical nursing experience Preferred
• PALS
• 1 year of critical care experience
• 1 year of similar experience (IR, CCL, Hybrid) Skills
• Prior knowledge of radiation safety.
• Demonstrate ability to problem solve and prioritize patient needs independently, efficiently, and effectively.
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills and a proven ability to work effectively with a diverse audience.
• Computer skills.
• Demonstrate ability to remain calm and focused during high volume, stress and crisis situations.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Working Conditions/Physical Demands
• Ability to wear lead and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to carry a pager and respond to emergent procedures within 30 minutes.
• Occasional heavy lifting. Why Work at Covenant HealthCare At Covenant HealthCare, we are united by a shared mission of providing Extraordinary Care for Every Generation. We foster a culture built on teamwork, excellence, accountability, respect, customer service, and enthusiasm, where every employee plays an important role in delivering patient-centered care and making a difference in our community. Our benefits include:
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plans with employer match
• Paid time off to support work-life balance
• Employee wellness programs and mental health support
• Tuition reimbursement, university discounts, and professional development opportunities How to Apply Submit your resume and any required documents with your application. A resume is required. Applicants will receive confirmation that their application has been received. Candidate updates will be provided via email, text message, or phone call.