Special Procedures RN Wknd

Job description

OverviewCommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.ResponsibilitiesAdministers nursing care to patients; included assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating the patient's care plan in coordination with the physician during imaging procedures. Transports patients and gives appropriate reports to ancillary areas.Provides care to neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.Interacts with patients, both pre and post invasive procedures for history, instructions/teaching, and post procedure follow-up. Provides patient/family or caregiver education and counseling in recognition and solution of physical, emotional, and environmental health problems.Maintains open and positive communication with staff, physicians, and other departments.Presents a positive image to community and professional contacts.Utilizes hospital/department information system to process data and retrieve patient information.Triages patients; and problem solves with staff, physicians, patients, families, and ancillary departments.Maintains knowledge of documentation requirements needed for patient's records.Works independently with limited direct supervision using the Nurse Practice Act, Mercy Hospital Medical Center policies, nursing standards, and professional judgement.Initiates emergency support measures (i.e., CPR, protecting patient from injury).Takes assigned call as defined in unit specific structure standards.Provides orientation/education for staff, students, and other hospital and community organizations, as requested.Responsible for all medical supplies/equipment being available and in proper working condition in the department including EKG monitors, crash cart, medications (routine, emergency, narcotics), suction, O2 , Ambu bags, airways, E.T. tray and other related supplies in the Medical Imaging Department.Administers medications, moderates sedation, I.V.s, CPR, etc. as ordered during procedure.Maintains all aspects of patient safety.Performs chart maintenance, maintains patient records, answers phones, processes physician's orders.Circulates for Special Procedure exams, maintains a basic, working knowledge of angiographic supplies/equipment. Promotes staff compliance of objectives and the implementation of procedures and policies.Promotes professionalism with the department, hospital, and community; acts as a role model.Participates in meetings and on committees as requested.Assures compliance of department policies with hospital nursing policies.Coordinates patient care in the Medical Imaging Department with other areas of the hospital to insure and maintain continuum of care.Attends hospital and department meetings and in-services.Consults on nursing policies and procedures.Maintains confidentiality regarding all patient/personnel information.Completes annual competencies and educational requirements.QualificationsPossession of a current license as a registered nurse issued by the State of Iowa.Minimum of two years current registered nurse experience required, critical care preferred.Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained within six (6) weeks of hire.Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire