Interventional Radiology Procedural RN
Columbia, MO
Conflux Systems, Inc.
5x8 hrs, Days, Rotating
Referral Bonus

General patient assessment head-to-toe, including recognizing complications if and when they arise. Understanding and implementing radiation safety measures, when applicable. Explaining procedures to patients and family members and addressing concerns while communicating with other team members and radiologists of patients needs when applicable. Capable of making critical decisions and acting on critical situations. Able to adjust quickly to new environments and juggling multiple responsibilities between departments. Providing effective patient care by solving problems when they arise.
Shift: 0800-1630
Weekend/ Call Requirements: weekend and weeknight call rotation
Top Diagnosis/Procedures: Sedation for Invasive Procedures: Port Placements/Removals, Tunneled & Non-Tunneled Line Placements/Removals, CT Biopsies (Liver, Lung, Deep Bone, Bone Marrow, Renal, Lymph Node), Chest Tube Placements, CT Guided Drain Placements, IVC Filter Placements/Removals, Nephrostomy Tubes, Neurovascular Intervention for Stroke. Non-Invasive: Sedation for MRIs, Port Access/Deaccess, MRI Defibrillator/Cardiac Device Monitoring
Infrequent/Special Procedures done on unit: Chemo embolizations, Uterine Artery Embolizations
Common Medications used: Versed, Fentanyl, Cefazolin, Levaquin, Lidocaine, Nitroglycerin Spray. (Rad Nurses do NOT manage Propofol drips or pressors
Common Equipment: Computer, ISTAT, ACT Machine, Penumbra, IV Pump, Vital Sign Machine
Nurse Patient Ratio: 1:1 for proced. sedation
Required/Preferred Skills:
Line Management Skills:
Required: IV Insertion, PICC/Central Line Management, Vascular Device Access/Care
Preferred: CVP
Cardiac Skills:
Required: Tele Interpretation, Cardioversion/Defibrillation
Preferred: Sheath Removal
Airway Skills:
Required: Procedural Sedation
OBGYN/OR Skills:
Required: Circulate