to serve you and your loved ones. We’re committed to finding new ways to improve and make our hospital the best place for patients, physicians and employees. We appreciate the opportunity to serve you, and we are here any time you need help. Position Summary The Registered Professional Nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care, utilizing the nursing process for backssment, planning, implementation and evaluation while meeting competently all safe expectations of a nurse.
Technical and Job Specific Skill: 1. Telephone Skills: Must demonstrate hospital telephone etiquette by answering the phones promptly, courteously and by identifying department and self. 2. Policy/Procedures:
Is aware of and follows all hospital and department policies and procedures. 3. Teamwork: Promotes positive co-worker relationships through teamwork and cooperation.
Understands and supports the needs of individuals in other departments and promotes conflict resolution. Shares information, work knowledge and experience with co-workers, physicians, and students in a non-threatening manner. Offers assistance and promptly responds to requests. 4. Productivity: Maintains high productivity and performs efficiently regardless of whether the work volume is high or low. Appropriately prioritizes work activities. Responds to difficult situations with self-control and a positive attitude. Makes
decisions independently and knows when to ask for assistance. Exercises good judgment and arrives at sound decisions.
5. Clinical Skills Interventional Radiology Specific: a) Knowledge of interventional radiology procedures. b) Knowledge of interventional procedures utilizing Ultrasound and CT. c) Ensure scheduling efficiency and facilitate communication with special procedure staff, nursing unit, Cath Lab holding and Same Day Surgery d) Verify lab results within normal limits (inform physician of any abnormal results), verify patient NPO status, procedural orders, patent IV access, and patient LOC appropriate for procedural consent. e) Set up room for patient arrival (open trays, procedural room set up, Hemochron and crash cart checks, etc).
f) Appropriate initial patient backssment to include the following i. baseline vital signs ii. peripheral pulse backssment iii. pre induction backssment for sedation (allergies, sedation history, and etc. ) pletion of procedural pause/ timeout v. interpretation of laboratory results and any other pertinent pre procedural test results plete neuro check for all Neuro procedures, pre during and post procedure pre-procedural patient preparation (shaving, aseptic prep) administration of moderate sedation following LRMC protocol knowledge of equipment use and location (circulating).
Complete all documentation pre, during, and post procedure in a timelymanner k) Proficiency in achieving hemostasis on any percutaneous access removal l) Post procedural patient backssment, transfer of patient care to nursing unit, and transport of critical care patients. m) Participate in room turn around 6. Leadership Delegates and supervises assigned assistants based on job description and Scope of Practice. Provides constructive feedback to assistant regarding work performance. Attends 50 % of Staff meetings. Participates in meetings.
Supports unit goals. Knows and recognizes importance of hospital PI process. Participates in data collection and problem identification. Provides feedback to appropriate committees regarding practice issues, process improvement. Attends at least one additional meeting. Able to discuss current care delivery system. Implements hospital policies & procedures. Refers to P& P manuals or consults charge nurse or manager when unfamiliar situation occurs. Forwards concerns/issues regarding policies to appropriate leadership personnel. 7. Professional Growth Enhances self-development in own area of practice.
Identifies, develops and implements an action plan for self-development along with nurse manager or designee during evaluation process. Participates in learning activities to obtain skills needed for assigned unit. Demonstrates positive image of nursing while practicing on the unit. Meets minimum scheduling requirements. Willing to adjust personal schedule to meet department/ hospital need. Attends all mandatory courses as designated by the hospital. Assists in the development of LVN and unlicensed personnel. Addresses issues as identified and communicates to subordinates.
If needed, obtains assistance from more experienced staff. Recognizes the importance of practice trends in nursing and participates in data collection. 8. Patient Rights backsses patient/family understanding of their rights. Acts to uphold patient rights. Treats all patients, families and co-workers in a polite and respectful manner. Encourages participation in decision-making. Recognizes barriers to communication and seeks expertise to resolve. Implements caring and supportive care. 9. Performs any other duties or responsibilities that may be assigned. Qualifications Mandatory: Current RN License Current BLS Provider Preferred: Acute hospital experience Physical Requirements: Position involves standing and walking for long periods of time, approximately 75% of the workday.
Sitting is approximately 25%. Must be able to transfer and lift patients as necessary. Weight will vary from patient to patient. Must have the dexterity, coordination, and visual and auditory acuity to perform all job responsibilities. Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Must be free from signs of illness and infections. Pay range: $15.50 Minimum - $100 Maximum an hour Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience.
#LI-RSC Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.
230503xyz X Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, interaction (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, interactionual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. For more details: jobs-search. org/architecture-construction_lakewood-c426829/rn-cath-lab-ir-ft-days-lakewood_i1984162567
