Interventional Radiology RN
Rockford, IL
Trailblazer Staffing Solutions
5x8 hrs, Days, Rotating

Minimum Requirements: 2 years of experience in the job specialty, BLS certification, and any applicable state licensure or specialty certifications required for the role.

We are seeking an experienced Interventional Radiology (IR) RN for this opportunity. The ideal candidate will have experience working in IR at a Level 1 Trauma Center. - This position is for Day Shift with an On-Call Rotation (Weeknights, Weekends and Holidays). .- Candidate must have an Active IL RN Licensure, BLS, ACLS, PALS and NIHSS at the time of submission. - Candidate must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program; education verification is required. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Utilizes the nursing process and critical thinking in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members in caring for patients. Performs assessments, planning, intervention and evaluation of care Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques, policies and procedures, standards of care, and state laws/practice act as required by care setting. Ensures all documentation is accurate and comprehensive in accordance with the established standards of care for documentation at the system and entity levels. Develops initiates and executes a patient plan of care according to the patients individualized needs, as prescribed by the physician and/or hospital policy. Utilizes resources available to teach and support patient and family education. Provides education to the appropriate level of understanding. Participates in department or unit performance improvement activities, which may include shared governance. Utilizes clinical expertise & guidance to other units/departments in support of the patients longitudinal plan of care. Acts to resolve systems breakdowns and engages self and others in providing solutions Utilizes critical thinking in regards to patient safety and patient experience, manages complex situations and delegates to other staff appropriately. Escalates to the appropriate chain of command as needed. Positively influences the professional and organizational environments and shared governance. Engages in personal development and supports system-entity opportunities for continuous learning and growth including developing or revising evidence based practice guidelines. Supports and participates in peer review and peer feedback opportunities. Participates in the professional nursing continuum Clinic and Ambulatory RNs will maintain timely flow of patients, in addition to responding to telephone calls and performs telephone triage of patients. Education and Experience: Graduate of an accredited nursing program. 3 years of RN experience with 1 year of critical care experience required Cardiovascular Intervention experience required Certification and Licensure: Current IL RN licensure by the IL Dept of Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Current CPR certification, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and Pediatric Life Support (PALS) certification Successfully pass EKG test prior to completion of orientation National Institute Healthcare Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification