Registered Nurse (RN) Interventional Radiology

About the JobGeneral Summary of PositionResponsible for patient assessment pre and intra procedural care of patients undergoing invasive procedures or sedation in the Department of Radiology. This is accomplished according to an established plan of care under the direction of the Director of Operations and Radiology Nurse Coordinator in charge of Nursing who is a licensed Registered Nurse. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy policies procedures and standards.ScheduleMonday-Friday, rotating Saturdays, Three-12hr shifts per week 8:30am to 9:00 PM, plus occasional call.Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesWorking with both inpatient and outpatientMonitoring patients undergoing MRI scans, including patients with cardiac devices + those who require pain/anxiety management to tolerateMonitoring patient under going CTAs, diamox studies, urograms, etc.Coordinating with scheduling of other departments and out patients prior to day of procedure to ensure safe + smooth patient appointments (ex: patients with contrast allergies/needed medications held or taken)Monitoring patients across radiology, as needed; including patients receiving general anesthesia or high-risk medications (chemotherapy, blood products, vasoactive drips, etc.)Administering medications needed for radiology appointmentsEstablishing IV/mediport access for patientsCovering in main IR as needed.Minimal QualificationsEducation* Bachelor's degree from an accredited School of Nursing. requiredExperience* 1-2 years experience preferable ICU IR ED or PACU requiredLicenses and CertificationsRN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the District of Columbia requiredCPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days requiredAdditional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.Health Services\ACLS within 180 Days requiredHealth Services\PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferredKnowledge Skills and Abilities* Knowledge of cardiac monitoring and arrhythmia recognition invasive pressure monitoring conscious sedation emergency care and comprehensive assessment skills preferred.This position has a hiring range ofUSD $35.68 - USD $64.71 /Hr.