RN - Registered Nurse - Interventional Radiology

Location:

Geisinger Medical Center (GMC)

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

No

Job Summary:

Geisinger is proud to offer up to $25,000 as a hiring incentive to fully eligible new hires to this RN IR role. Apply to find out more!

Radiology is a dynamic and growing field within healthcare right now. From cutting edge tech and the integration of machine learning the future of Radiology is teeming with possibilities!

Learn more about our patient-centric care and let us know that that you are interest in a future with Geisinger’s Radiology team. We’d love to hear from you!

Job Duties:

The RN in Interventional Radiology is responsible for all aspects of Radiology nursing; including assessment, evaluation, and coordination of nursing care. The Registered Nurse is responsible for performing patient assessment, patient and family teaching and triage. Provides primary clinical support to the provider and patient to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient's condition. Follows up on diagnostic testing to ensure completion, accuracy, and filing in the electronic medical record to ensure continuity and care.

New Hiring Incentive of up to $25,000 for eligible new hires. This position is full time, 40 hours weekly, 9:30 am to 6 pm. At least one (1) year of RN work experience is required.

• Provides nursing care in Radiology as they relate to patient care, imaging and interventional procedures.
• Administers medications and treatments according to policy and procedure.
• Assesses patient responses to medications and testing per protocols and document information in medical record.
• Assures all necessary paperwork and information is present for procedures.
• Prepares patients for procedures, including reviewing history and medication list, etc.
• Assesses patients’ physical status as well as their understanding of the procedure.
• Provides patient and family education.
• Evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions and revises care based upon patient response to interventions.
• Provides Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
• Performs emergency procedures when necessary; transports equipment to patient’s bedside when necessary.
• Starts and regulates oxygen.
• Assists with patient transport as required.
• Assists with therapies including assessing vitals and administering medications.
• Assists with orientation of personnel and students.
• Responsible for assessment of lab results prior to procedures.
• Assist throughout the radiology department with nursing needs.

Position Details:

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Education:

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)

Experience:

Minimum of 1 year-Nursing (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s):

Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body, Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania

Skills:

Clinical Skills, Communication, Computer Literacy, Health Information Documentation, Interpersonal Communication, Patient Assessment And Care, Teamwork

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

• KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
• EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
• LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
• INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
• SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family. 

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosph