Registered Nurse - RN -Interventional Radiology - Weekdays!

Shift Details: Monday-Friday 6:30am-3:00pm

Location: Williamsville

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse provides patient assessment, education, monitoring, and care before, during, and after radiology procedures. This role supports radiologists during invasive and interventional procedures, promotes patient comfort and safety, and administers moderate (conscious) sedation and analgesics under a physician’s direction and supervision, in accordance with organizational policy.The nurse identifies patient care needs, initiates appropriate nursing interventions, and collaborates with the care team to ensure quality and continuity of care while supporting the department’s efficient operation.

Essential Functions• Patient Assessment and Care• Maintain a professional, positive, and caring approach throughout each patient encounter.• Complete and document comprehensive patient assessments, including medical history, care needs, and readiness for procedures.• Educate patients and their representatives about procedures, preparation requirements, and follow-up care; address questions and concerns.• Assess, administer, and monitor moderate sedation and analgesics under physician direction and in accordance with organizational policy.• Obtain patient histories and administer medications for coronary CT angiography (CCTA) procedures.• Evaluate the condition and care needs of patients transferred from other facilities.• Serve as a primary nursing contact for patients from assisted living or nursing facilities and patients who require assistance from an accompanying representative.• Communicate relevant assessment findings and changes in patient condition to radiologists and other appropriate care team members.• Document physician and nursing interventions, patient responses, and required follow-up.• Recognize and respond to medical emergencies, including life-threatening contrast reactions.• Respond to patient injuries occurring at the facility during work hours, and document, track, and coordinate follow-up.• Administer PPD tests to physicians and staff upon hire.• Procedure Preparation and Support• Complete chart preparation and pre-procedure paperwork for all interventional radiology procedures at least two days before the scheduled procedure.• Make procedure reminder calls and provide pre-procedure instructions.• Assist with procedure scheduling.• Assist and support physicians during interventional radiology procedures as needed.• Prepare sterile procedure trays and biopsy slides.• Clean, package, and sterilize procedure instruments, and maintain the autoclave log.• Complete required computer tasks, including PACS and RIS tracking.Department Operations and Collaboration• Maintain clean, organized, and safe examination rooms, procedure rooms, work areas, and control rooms.• Assist with inventory management and stocking of procedure rooms.• Order and maintain supplies for emergency crash carts.• Communicate effectively with patients, family members, representatives, colleagues, supervisors, managers, radiologists, and referring physicians.• Build and maintain positive working relationships across departments.• Collaborate with other departments to coordinate patient care, implement workflow changes, and provide assistance as the schedule permits.• Immediately notify the department manager of concerns involving patient care, safety, or equipment.Compliance and Quality• Understand and follow departmental policies and procedures.• Adhere to all applicable QUADA policies and procedures.• Assist with quarterly QUADA peer reviews and ensure timely submission.• Assist with reporting adverse or unexpected procedural events to QUADA in accordance with applicable reporting requirements.• Protect patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, applicable New York State regulations, and organizational ethical standards.• Perform other temporary or permanent duties assigned by the Administrator or Manager.

Qualifications• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.• Current New York State Registered Professional Nurse license and registration.• Current ACLS and BLS certifications, maintained throughout employment.• At least two years of professional RN experience, including either two years in interventional radiology or vascular surgery, or one year in critical care with moderate sedation experience.• Strong IV skills, including experience accessing and managing patient ports.• Strong knowledge of patient preparation and radiology procedures in an outpatient radiology or ambulatory surgical care setting.• Experience with patient education and telephone triage.• Ability to assist and support physicians during radiologic procedures.• Excellent customer service and verbal and written communication skills.• Ability to perform required lifting duties, up to 35 pounds.• Experience using Medent and working in a clinical setting.• Must be able to stand; sit; walk for extended periods of time with the ability to maintain concentration and attention to detail.