What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interventional Radiology Nurse position at Stride Healthcare Management LLC?
Job Summary:
The primary duty of the Procedural Nurse is to monitor and care for the patient during Interventional Radiology and Vascular procedures. The nurse also acts as a liaison between the patient, healthcare providers, and family. The nurse is to be familiar with the overall function(s) of the Interventional Radiology and Vascular specialty. This position is located in Dallas and Arlington, TX.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Supervises care given by nonprofessional staff and provides instruction as needed.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Prepare patients for procedures, including checking vitals signs
- Analyze lab results and medical history
- Provide education to the patient and family members
- Insert and remove IV lines
- Administer drugs, including moderate sedation
- Monitor patient patterns and vital signs during the procedure
- Oversee the safety and comfort of patients
- Provide post-procedure monitoring
- Other duties as assigned within scope of practice
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Pre-op, post-op.
- Interventional Radiology.
Education and Experience:
- Graduate of an accredited nursing school
- Two years of moderate sedation administration and recovery required.
- Two years of experience in Interventional Radiology or Cath Lab, preferred.
- Current license to practice nursing in the state of Texas.
- Minimum of six month of recent experience as a professional nurse.
- ACLS/BLS required.
- ADN, BSN preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and reaching
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
StrideCare offers a total rewards benefits package that includes:
- Major medical insurance
- Dental and vision
- 401k
- Long- and short-term disability
- PTO
- Paid holidays
- No weekends, evenings, nights, or holidays
- Excellent work - life balance (Monday - Friday work schedule)
- Employee Assistance Program and more