Position Overview

This role is designed for a skilled Clinical Registered Nurse II with a strong background in critical care, specializing in interventional radiology and cardiac catheterization procedures. The nurse will provide comprehensive patient care before, during, and after procedures, ensuring safety, comfort, and efficient workflow in a fast-paced interventional environment.

Patient Care Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the healthcare team to deliver patient-centered, timely, and equitable care during procedures.
• Perform thorough preoperative assessments tailored to individual patient needs.
• Monitor patient responses throughout procedures and intervene promptly when necessary.
• Administer moderate sedation and educate patients and families on post-procedure care and medication management.
• Manage complications such as bleeding or hypotension and advocate for evidence-based procedural practices.

Procedural Support

• Maintain sterile technique and proper handling of instruments and specimens.
• Anticipate procedural team needs to ensure smooth workflow.
• Assist physicians during interventional radiology and cardiac catheterization procedures.
• Perform circulating, scrubbing, and procedural sedation duties as required.

Safety and Compliance

• Adhere strictly to aseptic techniques, infection control, and radiation safety protocols.
• Follow regulatory standards including those from The Joint Commission, OSHA, and AORN.
• Ensure compliance with patient identification, pre-procedure verification, and Universal Protocols.
• Identify and report safety concerns and assist with supply management.

Documentation

• Accurately document all patient care activities and responses in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.

Professional Development and Leadership

• Mentor new graduate nurses, new hires, and students to support their growth.
• Engage in continuing education, certifications, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a resource and advocate for best practices within the procedural department.
• Assume charge nurse responsibilities as needed.

Emergency Preparedness

• Recognize and respond to hemodynamic instability, arrhythmias, and respiratory distress.
• Initiate emergency interventions including Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) when necessary.
• Participate in rapid response and code situations with composure and advanced clinical skills.

Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum two years as a Registered Nurse in Interventional Radiology or Cardiac Cath Lab, or five years in Emergency Department or ICU for transitional program candidates.
• Ability to scrub and circulate in IR and Cath Lab environments.
• Capability to respond onsite within 30 minutes, including physical demands such as lifting and wearing protective lead gear.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) with five years relevant experience considered.
• Completion of Critical Care or Interventional Radiology/Cath Lab training preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Current Registered Nurse license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications required.
• Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN), Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS), or Certified Radiology Nurse (CRN) certifications preferred.

Successful candidates must pass physical evaluation, drug screening, and background checks prior to employment.

This opportunity is located in a regional healthcare setting within the Pacific Southwest region of the United States, serving diverse coastal communities.