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Job Description Summary

A neuroscience nursing professional that provides critical care to neurovascular patients while supporting intricate endovascular procedures. Assess appropriate neuro-intervention for patients in the Neuro Endovascular Lab of Interventional Radiology according to Patient Care Services and Radiology Department philosophy, goals, policies, and procedures.

Job Description

Essential Functions

• Assists both the Neuro Endovascular Surgeon and the Vascular Surgeon during diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Monitor vital signs, neurological status, insertion sites, and circulation during and after procedures.
• Observes and maintains records on condition, reaction, and progress of the patient.
• Anticipate patient needs and recognize potential complications, ensuring patient safety.
• Stays current on correct operation of medical devices and associated materials
• Uses the Electronic Medical record and accurately document patient information to insure the quality of patient care.
• Uses the computer system correctly in charging the correct patient account with correct exams and supplies.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform all exams in the department.  Has taken the initiative to insure one’s own competency with each exam.
• Provides moderate sedation and aids in pain management during and post procedure.
• Documents nursing interventions and patient’s response on the patient’s record in accordance to established standards.
• When needed; provides ad-hoc nursing support in other radiology areas.
• Performs other duties as requested by primary manager that do not compromise moral code of conduct or protocols set in place for patient or employee safety

Supervised Positions

• None

Qualifications

Minimum Education Required

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse (RN) Program;

Minimum Education Preferred

• Completion of an undergraduate degree.
• Stroke Certified Registered Nurse by American Board of Neuroscience Nursing (ABNN);
• Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse by American Board of Neuroscience Nursing (ABNN).

Minimum Experience Required

• Two (2) or more years of experience in an Emergency Department, Interventional Radiology, or Intensive Care Unit.

Minimum Experience Preferred

• Two (2) or more years of imaging experience;
• Experience with moderate sedation.

Required Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

• Current RN license in the state.
• CPR within six (6) months of hire;
• ACLS within six (6) months of hire;
• Annual completion of competency requirements.
• Maintains standards of nursing care and practice of Patient Care Services. 
• Acquire knowledge of neurovascular conditions, procedures, and patient care after procedures.
• A genuine interest in neurovascular health.
• Show empathy and compassion toward patients and their families.
• Dedication, continuous learning, and a commitment to excellent patient care.
• Encourages and promotes positive behaviors in co-workers.
• Works actively and cooperatively with co-workers as a team.
• Manages all information obtained with strict confidentiality to safeguard patient information from use by unauthorized personnel.
• Follows Southeast Health Center’s safety guidelines for self, patients, visitors, and employees.
• Follows Southeast Health Center’s infection prevention policies.
• Independently handles communications in a manner, which decreases conflict.
• Participates in working necessary overtime as well as flexing time as patient volume indicates.
• Call support to the hospital within thirty (30) minutes of notification;
• Basic typing and computer skills;
• Experience in operating personal computers in a Windows environment;
• Customer service oriented;
• Person in this position is required to understand, agree upon and follow our Six Ground Rules:
  • No excuses.
  • We are a team.
  • Bring up your ideas.
  • Poor performance will be addressed.
  • ‘That’s not my job’ is not acceptable
  • Manage Up.

Shift

Day

Shift Details

First

FTE

1

Type

Regular

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