RN-Interventional Radiology
US-IA-Waterloo
careers
Req #: 169659
Type: Full Time Benefits
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Overview: RN - Interventional Radiology Allen Hospital - Waterloo, IA Full-time, 0.8 FTE 7:30am-4pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday with call every other weekend. $10K Sign-on Bonus Responsibilities: Clinical Excellence/Patient Care Assesses the needs of patients and families, providing appropriate teaching and making the necessary referrals to provide continuity of care. Develops an individual plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team. Promptly completesdocumentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient's care. Delivers high quality care utilizing the nursing process while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills of the specialty required on assigned unit in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care. Utilizes holistic approach (considering biopsychosocial, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients and families served in the assigned service area. Delegates and provides direction for other healthcare providers and hold them accountable for their involvement in the plan of care. Utilizes critical thinking in making independent judgments and maintains responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients. Development & Patient Education Continues professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhance nursing practice by sharing knowledge through networking and research. Assess and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patient's and their families' age specific needs, culture, gender, readiness to learn and level of comprehension. Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education. Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately. Qualifications: * Minimum Requirements: Associates Degree in Nursing. * Current license in the state of Iowa or meets criteria established by Iowa Board of Nursing. * Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification or obtained within 6 months of hire. * Work may occasionally require travel to other UPH facilities. May drive a UPH vehicle, rental or own vehicle.
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