• Assists the physician staff (Interventional Radiologist) in performing the procedures
• Provides input for content within policies and protocols relating to the Interventional Radiology services in conjunction with the IR Radiologist and Office Manager
• Monitors supply levels and communicates to the Office manager when supplies specific to Interventional procedures are running low
• Functions as a team member of the Radiology department and supports all staff and procedures that require RN level skills/abilities
• Responsible for managing all clinical issues on the floor, protocols and policies limited supervision
• Work closely with the IR Physician and other modalities to ensure proper coordination of services on behalf of referring physicians and their patients
• Responsible for providing and/or promoting, in cooperation with all other Radiology personnel, quality patient care
• Plans individualized nursing care to meet the holistic needs of patients
• Continues to develop professionalism through continuing education programs and in-services
• Complies with all policies of the system with the intention of delivering the highest quality of service

Skills: Procedure Assistance, Policy Development, Supply Management, Team Collaboration, Clinical Leadership, Service Coordination, Patient Care, Professional Development

• Provides high-quality and cost-effective nursing care to patients across all imaging modalities within the Radiology Department
• Applies all phases of care for invasive radiology procedures, pre-procedure, intra-procedure and post-procedure
• Demonstrates competency in advanced patient assessment skills of all body systems (neurological, cardiac, pulmonary, GI, GU, skin and musculoskeletal)
• Functions as clinically competent in procedural sedation, administering conscious sedation and understanding the sedation recovery phase, reversal agents and airway recovery skills
• Delegates and supervises the work of PAA and PCA, and reports to the Unit Manager
• Perform RN duties in any of the following areas: general diagnostic, interventional/therapeutic procedures, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and breast imaging
• Thoroughly explain and answer patient and family questions
• Assess the patient and provide proper documentation in the patient's chart
• Responsible for assessing the nursing needs and initiating appropriate intervention for patients in the Medical Imaging/Radiology Department
• Communicate with physicians and other healthcare colleagues on the effectiveness of care

Skills: Patient Assessment, Procedural Sedation, Clinical Competency, Nursing Intervention, Care Documentation, Team Supervision, Patient Communication, Multimodality Support

• Demonstrates the WSMC Customer Service Values, which are key in providing quality service to patients and customers
• Assess treatment and care for specific patient populations and plan age-appropriate care
• Utilizes hands-on physical assessment skills and interview techniques to formulate a clinical database
• Analyzes collected information derived from the patient and other sources to identify age-appropriate patient problems and needs
• Re-assesses on an ongoing basis and documents findings or changes in condition in the progress notes
• Assess the severity of findings and obtain physician intervention as warranted
• Uses data gained through assessment and collaboration with the health care team to develop a plan of care for each identified patient problem
• Independently implements plan of care utilizing professional nursing skills and collaborates with and instructs patient, members of family/significant others, and health care team
• Uses the nursing process to formulate appropriate questions for measuring outcomes
• Evaluates patient responses to therapeutic intervention
• Uses multiple sources of information to validate findings
• Makes judgments based on the data collected

Skills: Customer Service, Patient Assessment, Data Analysis, Care Planning, Clinical Judgment, Documentation, Physician Collaboration, Outcome Evaluation

• Utilizes knowledge of medications, procedures, infection control, and safety precautions, and initiates age-appropriate intervention in crises
• Assigns/delegates care to other qualified members of the health care team
• Coordinates care between other professional disciplines 
• Documents selective data on appropriate forms and enters designated information into the computer
• Actively participates in the Quality Assurance and Improvement Process
• Schedules patients for appointments or diagnostic exams as per the physician
• Schedules and participates in hospital in-services
• Supports the department of nursing and hospital policy and procedures
• Complies with the department policy and procedures
• Complies with staffing rotations
• Demonstrates responsibility for own professional practices and growth by ensuring clinical knowledge base and skills are maintained and enhanced
• Organizes on a continuum due to the changing status of the patients and environment
• Maintains the environment and equipment in an appropriate manner
• Orders supplies or tells the supervisor to order supplies
• Supports unit teams and resolves problems

Skills: Medication Knowledge, Infection Control, Care Coordination, Data Documentation, Quality Improvement, Patient Scheduling, Professional Development, Problem Resolution

• Participates, cooperates, and helps develop unit-based Quality Improvement processes
• Supports, maintains, and provides an environment that is supportive of quality patient care through effective use for resources and personnel
• Practices, develops, and endorses customer service skills in relationships with internal and external customers
• Serves as the patient and family advocate with respect to the patient’s rights to privacy by protecting confidential information
• Plans and implements patient care and teaching based on assessment and the age of the patient
• Evaluates and documents patient response
• Monitors and recognizes changes in physiological and psychosocial status
• Takes appropriate action based on assessment of the patient
• Demonstrates Customer Service/Service Plus principles and behaviors appropriately

Skills: Quality Improvement, Resource Management, Customer Service, Patient Advocacy, Care Planning, Patient Assessment, Condition Monitoring, Documentation

• Working experience in Critical Care, PACU, ED, and Procedural 
• Confidence to work next to and communicate directly with physicians throughout the shift
• Excellent communication skills including active listening, the ability to engage with a diverse set of patient populations, and success with conflict management
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while being collaborative in resolving problems
• Ability to successfully navigate complex patient care coordination needs independently
• Efficient time management to effectively move patients through the system
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation
• Experience with caring for patients undergoing procedures and associated complications
• Knowledge/experience with radiation safety, fluoroscopy
• Experience as a Charge RN in a related setting (ICU, PACU, ED)
• Experience as a member of a Shared Governance council or committee

Qualifications: BS in Emergency Nursing with 8 years of Experience

• Strong Cardiac/Critical Care background
• Working experience as an ICU Nurse 
• Working experience in Cath Lab or Interventional Radiology 
• Must be collaborative and flexible working in a close team environment
• Skillful at working with different personalities
• Effective at working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Able to provide constructive feedback to colleagues
• Effective at soliciting feedback from peers and engaging in conflict resolution
• Able to use creative solutions to solve problems
• Must meet and maintain valid and current all unit-specific and organizational skills/competencies, certifications/licensures, as required by regulatory and/or nursing standard of practice for the specialty.

Qualifications: BS in Health Sciences with 4 years of Experience

• Experience in Radiation Oncology
• Demonstrated organization and time management skills 
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Excellent interpersonal skills, customer service delivery skills
• Ability to assess needs, identify problems, explore alternatives and implement solutions
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and make decisions in accordance with hospital policy and governmental regulations
• Knowledge of basic computer operations and use of word processing software
• Excellent experience leading and facilitating a wide variety of diverse patient groups
• Ability to use audio/visual equipment, telephone, and other clinical equipment for patient teaching

Qualifications: BS in Nursing with 3 years of Experience

• Must have strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate in English, both oral and written
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Ability to use problem-solving, critical thinking, and priority-setting skills
• Ability to perform diversified duties with time limitations with a high degree of accuracy
• Must have organizational skills
• Prior working experience in Critical Care
• Extensive knowledge of Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 
• Detailed understanding of the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) 
• Acute care experience working with a patient population similar to the department of hire or completion of the specialty residency located at that facility
• Must have a National certificate in the area of specialization

Qualifications: BS in Radiologic Science with 5 years of Experience

• Knowledge/experience related to IR procedures, including GIB, stroke, and trauma
• Must have a current license as a professional nurse 
• Must know all areas of nursing practice
• Demonstrates mature judgment, initiative, and proficiency in nursing skills
• Able to work without direct supervision
• Knowledgeable in physical assessment, aseptic techniques, IV skills, and universal precautions
• Excellent customer service skills
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English
• Must have strong computer skills 
• Ability to maintain confidential information

Qualifications: BS in Patient Care Management with 2 years of Experience