Overview Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse $5,000 Sign-on Bonus Available for Experienced RNs Full Time, 80 Hours per pay period, Day Shift Parkwest Overview: Headquartered in Knoxville, Covenant Health is a community-owned integrated healthcare delivery system and the area’s largest employer. Parkwest is Covenant Health’s and West Knoxville’s premier medical facility and a top-performing heart hospital, offering our patients world-class treatment with all the convenience and warmth of home. In addition to providing the area’s leading cardiac services, Parkwest has been nationally recognized for award-winning care throughout our facility. For 2020-21, Parkwest received recognition from U.S. News & World Report (https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/tn/parkwest-medical-center-6520530) as one of the “Top 10” hospitals in Tennessee. Knoxville located in East Tennessee is the third largest in the state, well-known for its proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and is the home of the University of Tennessee. Go Vols! Living in Knoxville means experiencing all four seasons . Best of all, each of them is pretty mild! Combine all that with the abundant natural beauty of the surrounding mountains, and you have a city that truly offers something for everyone. Knoxville has a vibrant arts culture, seasonal festivals, top-notch foodie and incredible outdoor recreation. It’s a perfect blend of big-city amenities and Southern charm. Position Summary: Provides nursing services to Interventional Radiology (IVR) Lab patients in accordance with established nursing standards and practices; sets-up hemodynamic transducers and electrical amplifiers; records and obtains hemodynamic and angiographic data; assesses patient during invasive interventional and delivers therapy/moderate (conscious) sedation as required. Coordinates patient care with other health care professionals. Recruiter: Angelica Adams || aadams16@covhlth.com || 865-374-5405 Responsibilities + Prepares patient and equipment for catheterization procedures by preparing site of entry, draping patient, arranging sterilized instruments and catheters, and calibrating and setting-up pressure transducers and tubing. + Obtains and records hemodynamic and angiographic data by operating hemodynamic, electrical amplifiers, digital line and fluoroscopic equipment. + Attends to patient needs during IVR/ radiological procedures and/or studies as required. + Develops and contributes to a plan of nursing care for the patient. + Administers intravenous and oral medications to patients. + Assists in the collection of arterial and venous blood samples and respiratory gases. + Precepts/trains new employees/students in the techniques of IVR/radiological procedures. + Monitors patient’s vital signs during and after interventional/radiology procedures. + Participates in life-saving measures such as defibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. + Completes nursing history if appropriate. + Assesses learning needs of patient and family, develops and initiates teaching plan. + Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members. + Resolves problems regarding less complex issues without oversight or supervision. + Responds appropriately and timely to patients, physicians and other customers needs. + Assists with identification of Department or Health system education needs and provides 2-3 hours of in-service education annually. + Participates on unit-based committee/serves as council representatives with 75% participation. + Functions as a role model to peers by cross-training to other departments, and serving as a resource person. + Completes department specific checklist and any additional requirements as needed. + Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested. + Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. Qualifications Minimum Education: None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority. Minimum Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of professional nursing experience and/or at least two (2) years of critical care experience in arrhythmia and hemodynamic monitoring of patients in an acute-care setting; knowledge of electronic monitoring devices. Licensure Requirement: Valid RN license with State of TN; CPR certification required. Apply/Share Job Title INTVIONAL RADIOLOGY RN I ID 4150290 Facility Parkwest Medical Center Department Name DSA SPECL PROCEDURES