Advanced Practice Nurse

2 weeks ago


Norwalk, Connecticut, United States Nuvance Health Full time
Position Overview: The Interventional Radiology Nurse Specialist plays a crucial role in delivering clinical expertise and leadership within the specialty area. This position is dedicated to addressing the comprehensive physical, psychological, social, and educational needs of patients and their families, while also providing guidance to other healthcare professionals regarding patient care and nursing practices.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Primarily operates during day shifts as dictated by departmental needs, with on-call shifts required.
  2. Collaborates with Interventional Radiologists to assist in daily procedures and effectively implements physician directives.
  3. Conducts thorough nursing assessments at the time of procedures or within one week of procedure initiation, including medication reconciliation.
  4. Gathers detailed medical histories, evaluates patients for specific needs (such as skin reactions, contrast reactions, vital signs, dietary requirements), and formulates appropriate care and recovery plans. Utilizes clinical judgment to execute emergency interventions and take necessary actions to ensure patient safety and optimal clinical outcomes.
  5. Educates patients, their families, and healthcare providers about procedures, treatments, potential side effects, and symptom management strategies.
  6. Delivers direct patient care as necessary, including adjusting and activating equipment, connecting patients to monitoring devices, and overseeing IVs and other equipment for both inpatients and outpatients. Ensures safety assessments and monitoring, administers medications as prescribed, and assists with all facets of nursing care.
  7. Records all assessments and clinical care provided, referrals for services, communications with other departments or physician offices, and medication administration in the medical record. Aids patients with medical leave requirements and related documentation.
  8. Maintains effective communication with other disciplines, including nutritional support, speech therapy, social work, navigators, social services, inpatient staff, and office personnel.
  9. Exhibits a positive professional demeanor by demonstrating excellent patient experience skills, effective communication, and professional conduct and appearance.
  10. Assists Radiologists, Front Desk Staff, and Radiologic Technologists with scheduling and workflow management to promote patient safety and efficient operations. Provides nursing support across all areas of the Imaging Department as needed.
  11. Adheres to all compliance responsibilities associated with the role, including the management of supplies in examination rooms and equipment.
  12. Completes all compliance responsibilities relevant to the position.
  13. Performs additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications:

Required: Associate Degree or higher, a minimum of three years of experience, current Registered Nurse License, and CPR certification.

Preferred: Experience in an Interventional Radiology or Catheterization Lab environment.

Working Conditions:
Manual: Significant manual skills, motor coordination, and finger dexterity required.
Occupational: Some occupational risks present.
Physical Effort: Very heavy effort; may require exerting up to 50 lbs. of force.
Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions.



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