Local Contract Interventional Radiology RN - $68 per hour Stability Healthcare
- $68 Per Hour
St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.
The Registered Nurse, Interventional Radiology delivers nursing care for patients across their life span, and through the nursing process, assesses, plans, implements, and documents the effects of care. Works cooperatively with ancillary, nursing and other patient-team personnel to maintain standards for professional nursing practice. These nursing functions of the RN are carried out according to the Pennsylvania Nurse Practice Act, hospital policy, the hospital Mission Statement, and the Philosophy of the Department of Nursing.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Completes pre-admission consultations for invasive, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including assessing patient knowledge. Provides appropriate patient education and literature, obtains and documents pre-admission testing form patient for procedure
Assess and monitors patient procedures , documenting patient information in a clear and concise manner describing chronological sequence of events according to a accepted and policies and procedures
Responsible for record keeping of controlled substances during procedures and follows protocol regarding storage of such substances
Assist physicians with orders and physical assessment of patient and documents assessments
Responds appropriately to department emergency situations, delegating as needed
Provides report to receiving unit regarding pertinent patient information and post procedure orders
Documents all follow up phone calls to outpatients
Organizes, coordinates and prioritizes patient care consistently utilizing available resources
Functions as a professional role model and resource person providing guidance to co-workers
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Sitting for a total of 2 hours per day, up to 1 hour increments. Standing for a total of 6 hours per day, up to 1 hour increments. Walking up to 4 hours per day at 10 minute intervals. Frequent fingering and grasping, continuous handling and frequent twisting and turning. Occasional lifting objects up to 50 pounds and rarely lifting up to 100 pounds. Occasionally pushing/pulling up to 400 pounds. Occasionally stooping/bending, crouching and kneeling. Rarely squatting, crawling and climbing and frequently reaching above shoulder level. Touching as it relates to feeling. Hearing as it relates to normal conversation, hi ad low frequencies. Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color, peripheral vision, depth perception and visual monotony.
EDUCATION:
Registered Nurse with license to practice in the State of New Jersey or Pennsylvania, depending on work location. .
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Customized orientation to the department. Current CPR certification required by completion of orientation. Ability to monitor and administer IV medications. ACLS certification required by completion of orientation. Prior computer usage required.
Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!
St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
| Location | Sellersville, PA |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 5,000 to 9,999 employees |
St. Luke's University Health Network is a regional network of hospitals, physicians and other related organizations providing care primarily in Lehigh, Northampton, Monroe, Carbon, Schuylkill, Bucks, Montgomery and Berks counties in Pennsylvania and Warren County in New Jersey.
The Network provides services at more than 150 sites. St. Luke's University Health Network is comprised of six hospital sites. The Network includes:
Areas of exceptional medical expertise include:
St. Luke's offers an exceptional benefit plan for employees. Our values are reflected in all we do for patients, each other and the community:
Pride - We take pride in our accomplishments and in our organization.
Caring - We show consideration for others and their feelings. We treat others as we want to be treated.
Respect - We recognize the value, diversity and importance of each other, those we serve and the organization.
Accountability - We are responsible to make decisions and solve problems in a timely and effective manner.
Flexibility - We adapt to the changing needs and expectations of those we serve.
Teamwork - We work together to improve quality.
The mission of St. Luke's University Health Network is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.