Registered Nurse - Interventional Radiology - Houston, TX

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision and direction of a licensed physician, and according to established age specific guidelines, provides nursing support for general patient care and medical imaging invasive procedures. Performs a wide variety of direct, technical nursing functions for acute, sub-acute, pre and post procedure imaging patients in accordance with the standard of care and physician orders. Collects and records patient data in patient's chart, prepares patient for medical imaging procedures and monitors patient's condition during procedure and recovery period. Observes patient, records and reports significant symptoms, pertinent information, reactions and changes in patient's condition.

Shift: Fulltime Days

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Consistently supports and communicates the Mission, Vision and Values of St. Joseph Medical Center.
• Follows the St. Joseph Medical Center Guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, proper reporting, documentation and prevention of medical errors in a non-punitive environment.
• Prepares patient for procedure by noting appropriate medical history, carefully screening patients and modifying protocols as necessary, noting the correct physician orders and maintaining rigid adherence to department safety standards.
• Contributes to the development, implementation, evaluation and revision of the patient's care plan. Provides technical nursing care to patients by performing a variety of semi-complex treatments, such as dressing changes, medication administration, injections, and phlebotomy.
• Performs daily calibrations of equipment, cleans work area after each patient/shift, stock supplies as needed. Maintains all equipment in safe and satisfactory working order.
• Provides Radiologist/Physician with assistance during complex or invasive procedures, including room and supply preparation. Displays a cooperative attitude and communicates effectively with Radiologists, other Medical Imaging areas and/or other hospital departments to expedite patient care
• Consistently able to respond to high volume situations in addition to routine schedule without sacrificing accuracy/quality. Must meet modality specific departmental standards. Adjust personal schedule to accommodate department workload including on-call when required. Assists others in department as time and schedule permits
• Assesses patient condition via observation, examination, interview, review of diagnosis, recognizes physiologic, psychological, cultural, and spiritual needs. Recognizes radiation safety practices.
• Maintains familiarity with supplies, both chargeable and non-chargeable and consistently maintains supply par levels.
• Supportive of the compliance program set forth by SJMC and demonstrated by:

Upholds the Code of Ethics and Chief Corporate Compliance Officer.

Adheres to and helps to enforce all compliance policies relevant to his/her area.

Assures timely compliance education as requested by the Compliance Officer and/or through corporate initiatives.

• Sets an example to all staff in their daily activities.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Two years' experience in invasive radiology or Five years' experience in general nursing.
• Technical, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills relevant to area in order to effectively communicate with physicians, health team members, patients and families.
• Ability to prioritize work with minimal supervision, in order to independently carry out the duties of the position.
• Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Additional languages preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

• Current Texas RN License.
• Current BCLS certification by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Graduate from an approved/accredited School of Nursing required.

Houston's oldest hospital is GROWING!

Welcome to St. Joseph Medical Center (SJMC), Houston's first and only downtown hospital delivering world-class care for the last 137 years and looking forward to the next century of exceptional care to Houstonians when they need us most.

Whether it's for a scheduled surgery, the birth of a baby, an unexpected emergency, or an outpatient visit, we have staff available around the clock to provide you access to immediate, quality health care. SJMC has been providing health care services to Greater Houston residents for over 130 years, which should give you great comfort in knowing that we have a great tradition of caring for our community. We strive to meet our patients' expectations and encourage our patients to provide us with feedback on how we can help them have the best experience possible while they're in our care.

Over the last years we have expanded our services to include the Advanced Wound Care Center, Comprehensive Cardiac and Vascular Services, the Women's Center, the St. Joseph Maternal Fetal Medicine Center, and a Weight Loss Surgery Program, just to name a few. As you work with our physicians, nurses, case managers, educators, and other staff, you will be guided through your health care journey, from diagnosis to treatment, with compassion every step of the way.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are at the foundation of the care St Joseph Medical Center provides to our community we are privileged to support in all of our employment practices. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.