Position Overview

This role is designed for a skilled Clinical Nurse II with a strong background in critical care, specializing in interventional radiology and cardiac catheterization procedures. The nurse will provide direct patient care throughout procedural stages, collaborating closely with physicians and healthcare teams to ensure patient safety, comfort, and efficient workflow in a fast-paced interventional environment.

Patient Care Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the healthcare team to deliver safe, timely, and patient-centered care during procedures.
• Perform thorough preoperative assessments tailored to individual patient needs.
• Monitor patient responses during 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, including circulating, scrubbing, and sedation administration.

Safety and Compliance

• Adhere strictly to aseptic protocols, infection control, and radiation safety standards.
• Follow regulatory guidelines including those from The Joint Commission, OSHA, and AORN.
• Ensure patient identification, pre-procedure verification, and prevention of retained items.
• Report safety concerns and manage biohazardous materials responsibly.

Documentation

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

Professional Development and Leadership

• Mentor new nurses and students, supporting their growth and professional development.
• Engage in continuing education, certifications, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a resource for best practices and occasionally fulfill charge nurse duties.

Emergency Preparedness

• Recognize and respond to hemodynamic instability, arrhythmias, and respiratory distress.
• Initiate Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and participate in rapid response and code situations.
• Maintain composure and advanced clinical skills during critical emergencies such as cardiac arrest or stroke.

Qualifications

Experience

• At least 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, circulate, and provide procedural sedation in IR and Cath Lab settings.
• Capability to respond on call within 30 minutes and perform physical tasks including 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 in the applicable state.
• 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 position is located in a regional healthcare setting within the Pacific Southwest region of the United States.